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I'm sorry. I'm on crack. I forgot that I've got the original box with the original Leitz Limited Warranty card (no dates unfortunately) that states the camera is an M4-P and lists the serial number on the camera (1532***) that Leica now IDs as an (1980) M4-2.

This must just be a really early production (1980) M4-P? Oh well, works evem more smoothly than my IIIc (I suppose that it should given it is at least 31 years younger) and I'm sure will provide me at least 40 years (I hope) of good service.

Thanks again.
Carpe Luminem!
Michael
 
I feel that this group is being over-moderated, Dirk. Can you address this? I refer to:
"We will delete all your postings and your membership"

Now that's a wee bit extreme, Dirk. Read the gentleman's last message, please.

Mike
 
From the book "Leica" by Filippo Giunta: "In 1980 the M4-P was introduced with the first batch 1543351-1545300. But some with previous serial number are recorded (see tables)".
Table: 1532560 (photo in Christie's catalogue, Aug 1995), 1532624 black M4-P (photo in Christie's catalogue June 1996). Both bodies has a chrome button as lens lock, other M4-Ps have chrome button with screw or with red dot. Also mentioned is serialnumber 1532913 as a M4-P.
1532xxx is indeed an early production M4-P. Hope this help you.
Giap
 
Hi Guys,

I am new and would like to get a Leica M body to start with. Can recommend with M4 body and Lense to go with for a start?

Help very much appreciated!
 
>You'll probably want a 50 or a 35. What type of pictures do you plan to take? How close up do you want to be? > Michael
 
Michael, I would start with a 35 or a 50. If you buy an older M camera be prepared to have a CLA (clean, lube, adjustment) done on the camera. Also, if you are a user and not a collector look for a camera that has been used but not abused. This will keep the price down.
 
>Jim, you might direct your very good comments to "Bobman C." He asked the question.
 
Michael, sorry about that. You jumped in with an answer while I was writing mine and got your name by mistake.

>which model do u recommend?

such a seemingly easy question that could start a war in Leicadom! I've owned M2's 4's and 6's. Right now I would say to get a used M6. Right now they are the best deal going in the used market. The prices on them has gone down since the MP was introduced. Having a built-in meter is nice to have. M4's are sought after by collectors which keeps the prices on them high. M2's are more inexpensive to buy than M4's in general since more of them were produced.

Like new M6's are going for around $1,200 USD.

HTH,
Jim
 
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