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<p>"lots of grinding taking place inside"</p> <p>I mean, <em>theoretically</em>, the oils have long dried out and there <em>might</em> be grinding taking place - although I don't hear or feel anything. Do I still need a CLA?</p>

<p>Thanks Stephen and Gus.<br> <br />Honestly, I don't have any of those issues.<br> My M2 works smoothly - there are no grinding sounds, and shutter speeds are accurate, but could that be a smoke screen? I mean, the camera has been sitting in a closet for 30 years. Should I just keep using it?<br> Gus - are you from TLC camera? I was thinking of sending this camera to you for a CLA!<br> <br />R</p>

<p>Hello everyone,<br> <br />I had bought a M2 body off eBay. The seller was the grandson of the original owner and told me that the camera had been sitting in a closet since the 80s. I now have the camera and I tested it with a roll of film. Everything works perfectly and I'm very pleased with the results.<br> <br />Now, a school of thought states that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." So, I shouldn't have a CLA done. However, I read on forums that the old oils dry out in the camera and turn into a sticky glue. Even though the camera is working fine, there is lots of grinding taking place inside; the gears and levers will wear out prematurely.<br> Now, I'm confused whether I should get a CLA done or not...<br> R</p>

I'd buy the Leica M-A with a 50mm lens. But I have an M2 right now and it serves me well.

<p>I use my lenses as follows:<br> 50mm = candid street photography.<br> 35mm = travel/family photography.</p>

<p>I love my Leica M2. Very simple and reliable.</p>

<p>M2 with 50mm Jupiter 3 f/1.5</p>

<p>I'm not a pro-photographer and I only carry two cameras - my Leica M2/M3 and my iphone. I scan my 35mm negatives and convert my film to digital at the end of the day. The reason I still shoot film is I love using my M2/M3.<br> I also love using other weird tools like straight razors, winding watches, and fountain pens.</p>

<p>Thanks for the replies everyone. I think I'll just get them made at Walgreens.</p>

<p>Does anyone recommend a professional studio in Chicago where I can have passport photos taken - preferably with a film camera?<br> <br />R</p>

<p>I'm not sure about the photo workshop, but I was in India in 2011 for 2 weeks. All I can say is, carry your camera in an ugly looking camera bag like Domke; don't hang it around your neck. You can go to whatever part of India you like - it's all the same. But you might want to see the Taj Mahal in New Delhi. Be careful with what you eat and drink. Good luck!<br> <br />R</p>

<p>Has anyone heard of the Leica M-A? It's supposed to be a reincarnation of the M3.</p>

<p>I bought the M2 and have no complaints. I'll buy the M3 in a few years. I suggest you get both.</p>

Hello everyone - I just bought a Leica M2 in pristine condition. I don't have a lens for it yet. Will try shooting it with a Jupiter 3 for now.<div></div>

<p>I have saved some money to buy a nice camera. Which one should I get? The Leica M4 or the Nikon S3 2000?<br> -R</p>