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Is there any reason why a stick-on label can't be made and used?

The M6TTL features a handy 3 light read out in the viewfinder (center circle lights with correct exposure) whereas the M6-preTTL has 2 triangles (correct exposure known when the two are of equal brightness). I have the TTL and find it to be much easier to use for metering. I also like the larger shutter dial.

I have an MP .58 boxed with cards and also a .72 boxed but no cards. Let me know if you are interested.

On the matter of purchasing the 50mm lens without a viewfinder, consider using a Leica 24mm finder or the Voigtlander 25mm finder. Granted the Mamiya has the nice bubble and the aspect ratio of the 35mm finders is too wide, but a Voigtlander finder -- with lens -- can cost less than a used Mamiya finder alone.

To Stephen W.: By "pre-lux" you do mean "pre-asph" don't you?

I just looked at the www.px625.com website and the 625 now appear to have been out of stock for a while now, unfortunately.

The likely place Central Camera recommended was Mid-State Camera Service at 407 South Dearborn, 3d floor. I have had many items repaired there over the years with both old and new owners. I doubt that any such repair would be made while you wait, however.

Yes, indeed.

I have never dealt with Photovillage but I have had many transactions with Jim Kuehl and always have found him to be honest, fair, and very easy to work with. He gets my vote.

You might need the 24mm finder or the combination 21-24-28 finder. Otherwise you are ready to go.

Jim's comment is right on the spot in my opinion and based on my experience as a user of both modern M equipment and the R2 and L and several CV lenses.

I have used the Fuji GS 645, GS 645s, and GS 645W; yes, it is certainly possible to set the aperture at intermediate stops. You do end up using your best guess, however.

Who agrees with Steve Gandy's Cameraquest view that the Super Graphic

is an excellent low cost alternative to the Linhof Technika? Any

experience with the 135 Optar original lens? Seems like Toyo and

other new or newer metal field cameras are a lot more money for not

necessarily a lot more features.

Anyone familiar with the quality and features of this lens? I have

checked various web sites available by Google and relatively little

reported. What else might be available for small and modern 90mm for

4x5?

Has anyone had experience with the "Kodak 87-200mm f/3.5 FF (Flat

Field) Ektapro Select Zoom Projection Lens - For All Kodak Carousel,

Ektagraph and Ektapro Projectors" and the Kodak 9020? Is this just

overkill for home use? I want high quality and I found one in used

but great condition---seems no body wants these things anymore.

What is the current pricing on a Hasselblad 60mm CF in Ex+ or Mint-

condition? I have one offered to me by a local dealer with 60 day

warranty and 7 day return where price is $1000. What do you think?

Glass looks perfect and just a little wear on bayonet for filters.

I think Jim is thinking about the 1.7, not a 1.2 in reference to price comparison.

I have used a monopod with my Rollei TLR's with excellent results. The camera's vibration is relatively little to begin with and the extra steadiness is much appreciated at dusk. Also, I have made my own walking stick/monopod by taking a replacement tool handle (cone shaped at the bottom to fit the metal tool--makes a slight point to the ground). My hardware store had a brass threaded insert so a 1/4---20 screw stud would fit in order to mount a camera. Check it out!

Does it ever make you wonder what benefits there are in using fantastic lens on great cameras when the projected image suffers so?

thanks for all the comments. My thinking is much the same as R Quan. I have an M7 and M6TTL. My checks on the price of an M4-2 suggest it is often rather inexpensive compared to M4's, even splendid M2's. I once had an M2 and did not like the film loading requirements compared to M4 and later. I don't need the 75 frame and the 28 is easy to estimate when needed. Thanks again.

Anyone interested in selling a nice EX+ Leica M4-2? Send pics, offer

and condition information please. Thanks.

I've dealt with Jim Kuehl and recommend him highly. Very easy to

deal with on used equipment and fair prices.