M2, take 2. This one works

[markinlondon]

After buying the world's worst M2 (probably) I managed to get a refund and went and splurged a bit more dosh on one from a dealer I trust. This one is just fine. Here's a couple of quick-and-dirties shot on the way back to work.

M2, 50 f2.8 Elmar, Tri-x, sunny 16

 

[Honus]

Mark - congrats on finding a good M2. You'll love the clean frame lines.

Do you use a hand-held meter at all or just use your brain?

 

[rpsawin]

Congrat's Mark...

I am certain you will quickly find the shooting experience with the M2 is really unique. I find it to be a fun camera and it is my favorite rf to use and I have several to choose from. Best of luck and happy shooting.

Bob

 

[Kyle]

Congrats on the M2! Its a great camera, you'll enjoy it for sure.

 

[markinlondon]

Thanks all. I'm just using the meter in my head at present, Robert. I was already in love with the clean frame lines on the duff one. That's why I didn't just take the money and run when they offered a refund but went straight out and bought a better one. I think I may be selling an M6TTL in the near future.

 

[Ash]

Nice, good to know you got a better camera!

In light of my recent stresses, fancy PM'ing me the names of the two dealers so I can make a mental list of who to buy from and who to avoid please??

 

[Kim Coxon]

Ash,
Ffordes have always given me a great service and always delivered on time, their kit is usually better than described. Classic camera in London are good but a bit more pricey and MXV are very good but they only have very limited RF gear.

Kim

 

[Ash]

Thanks for the heads-up Kim and Mark 🙂

 

[richard_l]

Thanks all. I'm just using the meter in my head at present, Robert. I was already in love with the clean frame lines on the duff one. That's why I didn't just take the money and run when they offered a refund but went straight out and bought a better one. I think I may be selling an M6TTL in the near future.

Since getting the M2, I hardly ever use either the M6 or the M3. Somehow (maybe it's the uncluttered, very bright viewfinder), the M2 is just more enjoyable to use.

Congratulations on getting a good one. The build quality of the M2 is identical to the M3, but many of them seem to have suffered more abuse, for some reason.

Richard

 

[Suse]

Good luck with the new addition, Mark. Hoping mine will turn up tomorrow. You'd better PM the names too, just in case I've just bought your duffer! 😀

 

[Pherdinand]

No no no, it's not an addition, it's an addiction!

 

[Magus]

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