Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/11/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 10:06 AM 23/11/96 -0600, Tom wrote: [snip] > Another thought.... there's nothing quite like a user Leica. Very >high mileage Leica M's are a special delight. My favorite user is a M3 from >1963 that has seen thousands of feet of film. It was in daily use by a hard >working othodonisist before retiring. I've shot it extensively for five >years and it will likely outlast me. If you have a chance to photograph >with a well worn Leica try it... they are very special instruments. I'm >never afraid to recommend that someone purchase a well worn Leica M if the >viewfinder housing is in good shape and the viewfinder is bright. Consider >leaving the like new and mint equipment for the collectors' shelves and >enjoy a hard working classic.. I agree. When my M6 was new I babied it like most Leica owners probably baby theirs. Over the years, though, through fairly frequent use, signs of wear are starting to show. I am almost glad. Now I can take out my camera and use it properly and not worry about possibly getting the odd ding or two, or having the black chrome finish wear away. I no longer have to worry about the camera ever being a "collectable". Dan C.