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<p>Barry... it helps to be in the transportation industry! :)</p> <p>Kent... gotta love the Summitar; very nice!</p>

<p>Thanks E.!</p>

<p>Columbus, Ohio Arch</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1405748550238_430" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/14502020200_31550fa530_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Leica II (Model D), 50/2 Summitar, TMY</p>

<p>From my archives: Mount Etna summit, Sicily</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1405572676728_431" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3219/3291180745_7ff30a6b63_z.jpg?zz=1" alt="" /></p> <p>Zeiss Ikonta C (6x9) 105/4.5 Novar, handheld with red filter on Verichrome Pan; scan of selenium-toned print</p>

<p>Rockville Maryland Woods</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1405369822011_432" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7331/13346120133_53b8892e7a_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515, 75mm f.6.3 Novar Anastigmat, Telma shutter on TMX</p>

A fine series that showcases just how well the 60mm Yashikor is capable of performing! I have one of these gems, a grey 44A. I've never run color through it, although that may change once my stash of Efke R100 and expired VP dwindles to nothing. A shame that no one around makes B&W 127 now. Anyway, nicely done!

<p>Hill Country Texas Wildflower</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1403939273377_429" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2936/14338027309_bacf4c9d39_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>IIIg, 50/2 Summicron (Coll)</p>

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This indeed is a Leica II, Model D. I have one myself, although an earlier serial number. Everything you've read above is essentially correct, however, the paint job appears to be original and genuine, exactly as my example is. It was made in the 30s after all! :)

<p>Outdoor Concert, Fredericksburg, TX</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1403363902467_429" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3879/14447846096_fea4191112_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>IIIg, 50/2 Summicron (Coll) on TMY2</p>

<p>Kimchi Jars, Naksan Temple, Korea</p> <p><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/2235228-lg.jpg" alt="Kimchi Jars, Naksan Temple" width="606" height="730" border="0" /></p> <p>Yashica D, 80/3.5 Yashikor, Verichrome Pan</p> <p>Thanks, E, you too!!</p>

<p>Another in the wildflower theme; wildflowers (Indian Blanket and Thistle) of Fredericksburg Texas</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1402726820150_431" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3857/14394219486_515118e29f_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>IIIg, 50/2 Summicron (Coll)</p>

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<p>Santa Monica Pier Carousel</p> <p><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7333/13999826270_d60976b397_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M6, 15/4.5 CV Super-Wide Heliar on TMY</p>

<p>Ah yes, Arlington West... nice!</p> <p>From Taiwan, the Jing Gua Shi Temple</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1401523055195_431" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3695/13274923754_da062a35ab_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M6, 15/4.5 CV Super-Wide Heliar ASPH on TMX</p>

<p>For your requirements, I'd also say the M6 is the way to go. But for the lens I second Stephen's suggestion for the 50/2.8 Elmar-M (late version). It's my standard setup; it's collapsibility make the combination truly compact and the image quality certainly meets or exceeds modern Leica lens standards. It's also an outstanding value price-wise.</p> <p>A lens alternative also mentioned earlier is another option I use on a regular basis; a LTM 50mm (Summicron/Summitar/Summar/Elmar) with the LTM adapter. Again, superb quality for a very reasonable price.</p>

<p>Very interesting! Thanks for posting.</p>

<p>From 2012; the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial (Taipei, Taiwan) entry gate from the memorial plaza looking outward. </p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1400902960516_431" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/14238199262_311fc8cfff_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M6 with the 15/4.5 CV Super-Wide Heliar ASPH on TMX</p>

<p>Eddie, interesting how the end of the tunnel with the lone figure is somewhat illuminated; I can't stop looking at it; nicely done!</p>

<p>Shipyard, Norfolk Virginia</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1400532600981_434" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8361/8319890372_bdc6bb00d2_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Zeiss Ikonta C 521/2, 105mm f/4.5 Novar-Anastigmat on Tri-X</p>

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<p>Just acquired an early Leica II, put my Summitar on it and gave it a test run...</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1400292875784_429" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5583/14220926853_ff30923a12_z.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Downtown Columbus, Ohio</p> <p>Gotta love Redondo Beach... :)</p>