jose f.

My beater was an M2 with a collapsible Summicron until it became a

collectible. I had the choice of a big-time CLA or selling it for

triple what I paid.

Any questions?

From: "Wang, Albert"

Date: Tue Dec 4, 2001 10:30 am

Subject: RE: [NikonMF] Re: Why Nikkor?

<p>

Why Nikkor? Easy:

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Because Nikkor users aren't as arrogant as most Leica users :)

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Alfie

Any more questions?

From: "Wang, Albert"

Date: Tue Dec 4, 2001 10:30 am

Subject: RE: [NikonMF] Re: Why Nikkor?

<p>

Why Nikkor? Easy:

<p>

Because Nikkor users aren't as arrogant as most Leica users :)

<p>

Alfie

Any more questions?

From: "Wang, Albert" <albert.wang@i...>

Date: Tue Dec 4, 2001 10:30 am

Subject: RE: [NikonMF] Re: Why Nikkor?

<p>

Why Nikkor? Easy:

<p>

Because Nikkor users aren't as arrogant as most Leica

users :)

<p>

Alfie

Welcome to the world of vintage cameras. Things get dried out,

worn out, or else suffer from lack of use. Unless you see the invoices

and know exactly what maintenance an old camera has received, this is

the norm. Sending a couple bad slides or a strip of problematic

negatives along with the camera can be a help to the technician. Faded

colors sound like with flare or cloudiness in the lens. Acquiring a

number of cameras in rapid succession makes it hard to keep ahead of

CLA needs and complicates learning the machine intimately.

I'm surprised by the comment. With bifocals the last couple of

years, I find the 'finder as easy or easier to use than an SLR. My

specs are continuous fades, instead of bifocals with a distinct line.

I used to spend a lot of time in the '70s in the courtroom of an Idaho

judge who was an avid Leica user, but his rule was 'no cameras' during

proceedings. Generally there are statewide guidelines with a fair

amount of latitude on the part of individual judges. But it varies

widely state to state. Generally, judges who allow cameras require the

photographer to remain in a fixed position and use something silent.

In the 70s, this pretty well limited you to something other than a 35

mm SLR, though I remember him being curious about the OM's. They

didn't pass his personal standard for silence.

Do you plan to use the top portion as well? The TTL is taller than an

M3 and you will need to check for pressure on the shutter release.