Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Choosing a Third Body
From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 12:26:45 -0600

Well if you are going to get a 28mm you should consider a camera with
framelines for it. M4, M5, M4-2 and M2 cameras above 1 05x xxx or so have
the latest style of finder which can be inexpensively updated to all six
frames by changing the frame mask assembly. Some earlier M2 cameras can also
be updated if the finder was replaced before. It costs about $150US for the
work though that is a dimly remembered figure. The rest is up to you as
whether you want a built in meter, hot shoe, self-timer, etc...

John Collier

> From: Shel Belinkoff <belinkoff@earthlink.net>
> 
> I've a bit of a dilemma, although there's some time to resolve
> it.  Right now I'm shooting with an M2 and an M3, and have a
> 35mm 'cron and a 50mm 'cron, each "dedicated" to a specific
> body.  Ultimately I'd like to get a 28mm and a 90mm lens, and
> one more body. I'm about ready to purchase a third lens, which
> will probably be the 28mm, but a 90mm is on the horizon as
> well.  What are your suggestions for that third body, and why
> would you choose it over other options?
>

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