What's new
DPR Forum

Welcome to the Friendly Aisles!
DPRF is a spin-off of dpreview. We are a photography forum with people from all over the world freely sharing their knowledge and love of photography. Everybody is welcome, from beginners to the experienced professional. From smartphone to Medium Format.

DPRF is a community for everybody, every brand and every sensor format. Digital and film.
Enjoy this modern, easy to use software. Look also at our Reviews & Gallery!

Second hand m4

X

xuser

hi there,
I intend to buy a 2nd hand M4. could anyone please tell me what features of the camera I should check to make sure that the camera is worth buying.

Many thanks
 
> You are very fortunate to be considering buying a M4. It is a great camera. An important thing to check is the slow shutter speeds from 1 sec up; the mechanism sould sound smooth without hesitations. BTW if the serial no is 1250945 the camera belongs to me. It was stolen on 6 June.
 
> As the owner of 2 M4's both of which were CLA'd just before I got them, I=20 > suggest you either look for one of those (since the cost of a CLA does not= add=20 > to the price a purchaser can get) or else assume you will need an immediat= e=20 > CLA and negotiate a price that factors in the cost. I turn a deaf ear to=20 > advertising claims that "shutter sounds perfect at all speeds" . Unless=20= there's=20 > paperwork to prove an overhaul by a respected Leica mechanic within the la= st=20 > couple years, figure on needing one soon. If the owner doesn't agree with= =20 > you let him sell it to someone else. I'd rather buy an M4 listed as havin= g=20 > repair issues, where the price will be low enough so you can have it fresh= ly=20 > overhauled to your satisfaction.
 
> [..Many thanks Louis, that seems a very sound piece of advice. Gab. ]
 
I totally agree with Jay.(That is not always the case). When I purchase a used Leica, I do so thinking about the cost of a "good" CLA. I,then, sent it directly to Golden Touch(Sherry) or have the seller send it directly to her. I know that upon it's return, I will not lose any exposures(except by my own stupidity)and the camera will last my lifetime.
 
>Everyone always mentions the celebrated Sherry! Does she have a website/email address/postal address? Thanks.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top