Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/06/24

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Subject: Re: M2 Flash Synch Terminal
From: Jim Licquia <jlicquia@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 22:09:42 -0500

Carl Socolow wrote:
> 
> Jim Licquia wrote:
> 
> > A week or two ago, I acquired an M2 body in excellent shape but I find
> >
> > that the X flash synch terminal does not seem to be the same as the
> > current terminal on my M6. The M2 serial no. is 1019xxx.
> >
> > Is there an adapter available for this or can the body be modified by
> > Leica to accept modern synch cords?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Interesting, I now find myself using the M2 most of the time and
> > keeping
> > the month old M6 in the box.
> 
> Jim,
> 
> I recently had a CLA (clean, lube and adjust) done to my M2. At that
> time I had the synch terminal changed to the current PC connection. One
> twist you might want to consider (and which I had done) is to have both
> terminals connected for X synch. That way it doesn't matter which you
> plug into (assuming you use electronic flash of course) because it will
> always synch. The little icon on the body will be incorrect but you'll
> know the difference. The downside: If you want to preserve the camera
> for its collectability rather than its functionality. It's nice not
> having the adapter poking me in the forehead anymore.
> 
> Carl Socolow
Thanks very much, Carl and all the others that responded. The
information was very helpful. Do you send it to Leica for a CLA or do it
through your local dealer? Thanks.