Nugard, I haven't found the grip to be slippery, although I'm comparing it to trying to hold an MP with the slippery factory (sharkskin?) covering. And even the surface on this grip seems to have more grip than what it would appear to have. OTOH, my hands rarely sweat, so that might be a factor for some people. I've been wanting to try a grip out, ANY kind of grip, but I didn't want to invest in a $100+ item that I wasn't sure I would like. So far, this grip is well worth it. I'm actually able to shoot one-handed.

As far as protecting my Elmar goes, I almost always keep a slip-on cap installed, except when I'm actually shooting. I can't see keeping the shade on all the time, as the lens then becomes about as long as a Summicron. The shade stays in my bag, and is only used when the shooting conditions warrant it. And the only lens that I might keep a uv filter on (at times) is my 50/1.4 Summilux.

I recently picked up a beautiful Elmar 50/2.8 LTM from another RFF member (thanks, Ty!), which seems a good excuse to show off my M2, all dressed up and waiting to go out...

After many years I finally had the opportunity to join the addicts.

Leica m6 with 35mm Summicron Type 2 (1970) in perfect condition.

New this week: Luigi case, Canon 50 1.4, Thumbs Up 3, and TA Softrelease. Much better grip with my child-sized hands with these new goodies. Love the Canon, too.

Other lens is a current series 28 2.8 Elmarit.

Flipo, that's a nice set-up you have there. The M6 should serve you well, and that lens is a great choice.

By the way, the leather protector tabs on your camera strap aren't installed correctly. If you remove the rings, then while holding the tab's hole over the camera ear, reinstall the ring, it should come together just fine. The way they are now just aren't allowing them to do their job on protecting the camera from abrasion from the rings.

My M6 with summitar lens from Leica IIIf I recently bought

My set...Leica IIIf, cutest thing I ever had !!!

Mp/21 + M6/35 =
 

Here are my MP with Leica 21f2.8 aspherical and C/V 21 finder alongside my Wetzlar M6 with 35 Summicron v4 pre-aspherical.

Great! I found the second person who uses a Luigi gray case as me.;)

my M2 with its current optics

I had this camera some time in my collection (see sig). Mind you, all M4-2's were made in Canada. They put on the Wetzlar mark on the first batch in order to make it more interesting, as to point out that Leica in fact was established in Wetzlar. At the back it is stamped "made in Canada". http://www.flickr.com/photos/zorki_2...7606282236657/ What I found special about this camera are its black strap lugs.

Very nice combintation, Bob.

For a time, Wetzlar was included in the Leitz trademark. The "Leitz Wetzlar" stamp on the top of early M4-2 cameras reflect this. Turn the camera around and you'll find additional engraving that says "Made in Canada."

my repaint BP M2 with CV21.

I hear you there. I have a nice but, used M5 that I am not afraid to use and a brand new condition M6 ttl that I am afraid to put the first scratch on so I never use it! I guess I'm just not a collector. I don't like letting it sit unused but, it's so nice i hate to sell it. Still trying to figure out what i will do with the M6:bang:

Some threads just bring you out of the wood work!



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I guess it's just a different way of looking at it - I was overjoyed when I put my first scratch on my MP-3... guess it marked it as mine...

Hi Krosya,

I've put up some shots on Komura lenses (the Kyoei is a Komura-built lens) here and there on the forum, you can use this link to see one of them, also look for posts by David Murphy and Raid on Komura lenses.

Yes, you are right. I don't know why I treat it like a treasure. I have bought other new cameras and use them as they should be but, they're not Leica's. What it will come down to is I will either sell it or just start using it. Most likely the latter. It was made to be used and not just to be admired. I guess I can do both as I do with my M5.

M6 TTL with my 2 Sonnar copies.

not in good condition :-)

Leica 1

found after ca. 60 years in ground (bombed house in WWII)

Wow ! I think a CLA won't be that cheap for this one, though. ;)

I don´t think, I will ever ask Leica CS for service. :p

That is the coolest pic in the whole thread.

(crappy cell-phone shot ... )