christopher_godfrey

Can anyone tell me, please, if it is possible to download original instructions

anywhere?

Guys, give it a break, already! Haven't you noticed: Katherine has long ago given up responding to the posts!! I also thought she might have forgotten about focusing; but what the heck...

I used to have that lens, used on M2 and M3 I had in those days (30 years ago?), and <loved> it -- incredibly sharp and very rich in contrast. I have still those negatives of Xhosa people I photographed in Transkei and they are gorgeous...

 

I always thought it an under-rated lens.

 

My paltry .02 worth!

BTW: Bosman is pronounced (almost) "bossmun" where I come from! As in Jock of the Bosveld...goue more!

Lex, thank you for the reply: it is a black M4-P, serial #1549010 -- no idea what date of manufacture that makes it. The viewfinder window is countersunk and not flush, like the M6. The camera has no scratches or markings on it -- I'm not a collector but I do take great care of my things! Bayonet-mount is scratch-free and even the baseplate is in "good nick".

 

Thanks everyone for the info regarding nipples (red, not pink)!

In addition, where do I find a complete list of filter sizes for all Leitz lenses? Thanks, again.

 

Christopher

...that show lens alignment to bayonet -- you all know the ones. Where,

please, does one buy them and how are they correctly described? (I'm a newbie

here).

 

I own two rangefinders (and one R): does anyone have an idea about market

value for an M4-P in really nice condition? I think of selling this, as I

also have an M6 and don't think I need two bodies any more.

 

Thank you in advance,

 

Christopher