Leica M5 Collapsible lenses? - Leica and Rangefinders - Photo.net
Posted September 10, 2010. <p>In the 1970s, when I couldn't possibly buy an M5, I nevertheless collected literature on it from a Leica agent. I recall that the recommendation for collapsible lenses was, as Arthur Plumpton says, Dymo tape stuck on the barrel to keep the lens from collapsing. Obviously the purpose would be served by any other tape.
PX625, Best Mercury Battery Substitute Solution For Use In Leica M5
Jun 22, 2012 · Sherry ticked off several other options for powering up the Leica M5 meter, all seeming to suffer some disadvantage when compared to the original PX625, Leica recommended battery. Sherry said she could, "re-calabrate", my M5 meters to use some other button cell battery, but I forgot which one she was talking about.</p>
Leica M5 or M6? - Leica and Rangefinders - Photo.net
May 8, 2011 · The M5 was the last Leica camera produced by Leitz. Very well constructed, much brighter viewfinder and, unlike M6, no plastic interior parts prone to wear. For me match needle is much easier and faster than fiddlely matching diodes. My wife bought an M5 the week camera was put on the market and it is her favorite camera.
M5 2 lug versus 3 lug. Which is more valuable? - Leica and …
Posted July 13, 2003. The Leica M5 started out as a vertical hanging 2 lug camera, but although. comfortable and an innovated design at the time, like the camera size, it was hard for. Leica people to get used to. Also difficult to 'stack' cameras on your chest. So they. added the 3rd lug model after awhile.
Using an M5 with a 28mm lens - Leica and Rangefinders - Photo.net
Oct 17, 2010 · Dieter Schaefer. PhotoNet Pro. 10.9k. Posted October 18, 2010. <p>You could have the finder modified to include the 28mm frame lines; this has been done to the M5 that I now own (though it was done before I got it); the frame lines display now in the same fashion as on the M4-P or M6.</p>.
Leica M5: Merits and Demerits - Photo.net
Jun 18, 2012 · All parts were hand fitted and adjusted by technicians with at least 20 years of experience, until tolerances and performance were absolutely perfect. According to Sherry, the Leica M5 was the last camera assembled this way in Wetzlar, or anywhere on earth.</p>.
Leica M5 Serial Reliability - Leica and Rangefinders - Photo.net
Jul 5, 2015 · PhotoNet Pro. 10.9k. Posted July 6, 2015. <p>Third lug added from serial number 1355001 for chrome and 1357001 for black chrome. That leaves you with M5 chrome from 1354001 to1355000 - 1000 units. And some 4500 black units from 1350000 onward; all together roughly 1/6 of the entire M5 production run. There's always the possibility that a 2-lug ...
Sherry Krauter speaks about the M5! - Leica and Rangefinders
Jun 2, 2003 · Gear & Equipment Discussion. Leica and Rangefinders. Sherry Krauter speaks about the M5! Thanks for all that useful info in reference to my last WTB M5 post. Sherry will give a talk on the M5 at St. Louis on Oct 22, Viewfinder article to follow. I for one can't wait to get my hands on one to play around with.
Leica M5 Light Meter Operation - Photo.net
302. Posted July 3, 2009. <p> Remember the M5 was launched in the early seventies. The meter is probably off, batteries are hard to find and the rangefinder can't be compared with the MP's brightness. The MP is the ultimate picture taking tool, provided you …
SUMMICRON 50 D.R. AND LEICA M5 - Photo.net
Posted August 4, 2007. Hi, dear friends. I own a gorgeous Summicron 50 mm f/ 2 Dual Range. Can i mount this lens, without his goggles, on my Leica M5? In other words, the rear bayonet of my. Summicron Dual Range is compatible with the particular metering system of my. Leica M5? Thanks in advance.