[LRflex] Re: Not an R camera - Leica CL
- From: a aa <classwp@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 09:33:04 -0400
Rear caps are no problem, standard M caps or Chinese made copies are
easy to find. IME, a bit of dust in the lens is not a problem in
actual use. Yes, the CL will work as a meterless camera , but why not
go for one that is fully working as repairs can be difficullt and
expensive?
If the price is right, you should go for it.
On 4 May 2010 09:17, Walter Kramer <walter.kramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks,
>
> The hoods are included, the rear cap on the 90mm is cracked however and
> doesn't fit securely. The meter seems firmly attached but I can't tell
> whether the meter works as yet. I believe however this camera will
> shoot without the meter, ie., becomes a meterless camera? The 40mm
> looks pristine but the 90mm has dust inside.
>
> Walter
>
>
> On 04/05/10 22:51, a aa wrote:
>> The camera is well worth having. It all depends on price. Make sure
>> that the meter is working well, the cds cell can detach itself from
>> the swinging arm.
>>
>> The 40mm and 90mm C lenses are quite good. Make sure that the caps and
>> folding rubber lens hoods are included, they are very hard to find
>> separately.
>>
>> I sold my CLs to get the later CLE and would never thing of parting with it.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> On 4 May 2010 08:41, Walter Kramer<walter.kramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Good morning?
>>>
>>> I may have the opportunity to acquire a Leica CL with 40mm f2.0 and 90mm
>>> f4.0. It has not been used in 18 years however the shutter looks
>>> pristine and seems to fire responsively, battery holding is corrosion
>>> free, haven't been able to test the meter. A colleague of mines father
>>> purchased in Germany in the eighties I believe and the lenses are
>>> standard for the kit at the time. Objectives made in Germany, camera
>>> made in Japan. Anyone know about these and whether worth acquiring. I
>>> still shoot film and intend doing so in future.
>>>
>>> Walter
>>>
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