Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/07/30

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To: "leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Subject: Trying to decide what to buy.....
From: George Callender <geocall@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1996 21:03:23 -0500

Just recently "signed on." I owned a Leica early sixties and have 
decided to buy another. Bought a book by Brian Bower and have ordered a 
couple more. I don't need another camera. I just want a Leica and would 
appreciate any help on what to buy as far as lenses and bodies.
 The camera would be used with a maximum of 50mm and presently am 
planning on buying a 35mm and 50mm F2. There seem to be several 
different lens designs....or, at least improvements along the way. Also, 
not sure about whether to buy black or silver lenses; think that I 
remember reading that the black is an alloy. Definitely do not want an 
M5. Though I don't want to spend the price of a new camera some of the 
better condition M4s are about $2000 and presently M6 factory  
demonstrators are advertised for $2200. And, boy do the prices of the 
used cameras vary.
  Any guidance and help would be well received.
  Thanks,

  George Callender
  Virginia Beach, VA

PS. Are there companies out there that have proved reliable in the 
second hand market? At present am planning on "most likely" buying from 
Tamarkin in New York.