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I love Leica, it represents the best or the aspiration to be the best. But, it's just another product for sale and it might not be right for you, so buyer beware. This is the third one I have bought, the first two were junk, this one is beautiful, sold by someone I could trust. So I learned my lesson,, not. There is a joy every time I use it though, that only a couple other cameras provide. Solid, heavy, reliable, a shade of perfection that is unobtainable nowadays. Most Leica users/owners take better care of their equipment, it inspires protection and care in the user; deliberation in the photography and use, so when you consider Leica, be prepared to commit some part of yourself special and apart from regular use and care, and your photography will show that.
I guess if you don't have the money for an M2 or M3 or M4 or an M6, then perhaps consider this. Built like a Tiger II, it is large and heavy but I have had two of these in the distant past and I am still drawn to them. This specimen has a working meter which is good and now there are alternate batteries that will work. Lenses can get expensive due to the appearance of lens mount adapters for digital Leica camera bodies but if you look you can find lenses for a reasonable cost - dor the Leicaflex. The camera I bought now features a 35-70 Vario Elmar f3.5 (60) that I bought in excellent ++ condition for $295 from a dealer who is retiring. This kit came to $500 complete which a bargain for a Leica 35mm. Later Leica SLRs can be found for reasonable cost as well. R4's & R5s would be nice to consider.Read full review
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Good heavens, the second or third finest 35mm SLR (behind SL2 and Nikon F2) is selling for less than a Canon Ftb or Minolta SR-T Folks, great and go with a Leica
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This is an excellent camera by Leitz Leica
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Makes excellent photographs, but lenses for it are very expensive (of course).
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