what's a good solid M body?

[ampguy]

Does CV make any good solid M mount bodies? The Leica's are just too old and cheaply made except for the M7. M6's and M4p's all break down in the rewind section and are thus overpriced.

The CL is too small, and I'm not sure if that CLE brings up the right framelines for say the 35/2 asph cron?

Maybe I just need another Hexar AF.

 

[R2-D2]

Does CV make any good solid M mount bodies? The Leica's are just too old and cheaply made except for the M7. M6's and M4p's all break down in the rewind section and are thus overpriced.

The CL is too small, and I'm not sure if that CLE brings up the right framelines for say the 35/2 asph cron?

"The Leica's are just too old and cheaply made except for the M7" and the CL and the CLE aren't? You must be joking...

Maybe I just need another Hexar AF.

Good luck finding a repair station when it breaks. This applies for the CL and the CLE as well...

 

[Chris101]

Get a new MP, preferably al a carte. Then if it breaks you can get it fixed.

 

[Ororaro]

What a joke this thread...

 

[Ororaro]

What does "Break down in the rewind section" supposed to mean? There's nothing to break in there.

 

[Beemermark]

Buy a Panasonic Digital, you'll be happy

 

[erikhaugsby]

Let a spouse or significant other whack you upside the head with an M3/2/4/6 and try to to tell me they're "cheaply made." 😱

 

[Uncle Bill]

Does CV make any good solid M mount bodies? The Leica's are just too old and cheaply made except for the M7. M6's and M4p's all break down in the rewind section and are thus overpriced.

The CL is too small, and I'm not sure if that CLE brings up the right framelines for say the 35/2 asph cron?

Maybe I just need another Hexar AF.

You are a brave lad making such assumtions, my 50 year old Leica M3 is built like a tank and I have no issues with it.

 

[back alley]

i'm speechless...


🙂

 

[maddoc]

M6's and M4p's all break down in the rewind section and are thus overpriced.

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What's the rewind section ? If it's mechanical it can be fixed, quite cheap. Otherwise, I heard something about M4-P Leicas being used a lot and still strong ... 😛

 

[literiter]

The Leica's are just too old and cheaply made except for the M7. M6's and M4p's all break down in the rewind section and are thus overpriced.

I have only experienced the Leica M4-P, M3 and M2. I still have the M4-P and the M2.

I got the M2 before I realized what I had and then beat the hell out of it. It seemed not to care. It has not been serviced since 1982, and it works just fine. No wind problems.... ever.

You can get a get a pretty good M2 for $800.00 +or - and should realistically last a life.

The M4-P has been with me since 1987. It has had a motor winder attached occasionally. It has stood up very well over the years with NO service whatsoever since I purchased it and no problems. None.

The cameras are extremely well made, as they should be because they are also extremely simple mechanisms.

The "overpriced" part? Well, I believe this to be somewhat true, particularly the lenses which are certainly prohibitive, cost wise.

But: I cannot find a camera today as basic, simple and reliable save perhaps my Nikon F2.
The rewind section will outlast this operator, and many more.

 

[Vics]

Is this a gag?
Vic

 

[Al Patterson]

For a minute there I thought it was April 1st...

This is a joke, right?

 

[lewis44]

Good luck finding a repair station when it breaks. This applies for the CL and the CLE as well...

You are probably right about the Hexar AF, but Sherry tells me she has a great supply of parts for the CL.

The Leica's are just too old and cheaply made except for the M7. M6's and M4p's all break down in the rewind section and are thus overpriced.

Ampguy,
As for the other Leica's, You've got to be kidding.

 

[kbg32]

Make sure you lock the door behind him.

 

[Al Patterson]

ampguy has left the building.

Did he take Elvis with him?

 

[Krosya]

This is gotta be the funniest thread as of yet! Made my coffee go up my nose! lol

 

[Bill Blackwell]

I would have never taken Ted for a Troll...

... But now we know.

 

[R2-D2]

You are probably right about the Hexar AF, but Sherry tells me she has a great supply of parts for the CL.

That's good to know, since I know of several people who where unable to get their CL and CLE serviced in Europe, especially the CLE: No chance to get the electronics repaired...

 

[mknawabi]

Hm...I wonder what I would take with me to a battlefield..The M6 or a Canon 30D?


Oh yeah, that's a tough choice...