INTRODUCTION

The Leica M4-2 is a 35mm film rangefinder made in Germany by Leica between 1978 and 1980.

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PERSONAL NOTES

I had many Leica. Because of their high price, I sold some, always to buy another later. Right now, I still would love to get my hands on another one.

Even if the Leica M4-2 is great, my favourite Leica is the M3. I love to shoot with a 50mm. The M3 is perfect for this focal length, as it fills the default frame lines of the finder perfectly, and I can leave both of my eyes open. The right eye to compose in the finder, and the left one to look at the action happening just out of my frame, so I can anticipate exactly when to shoot, aiming for that "decesive moment" Cartier-Bresson talked so much about.

Shooting a Leica gives a very nice feeling to the photographer. You feel all the mechanics of the camera in your hands when pressing the shutter, when focussing, when advancing the film. The camera is well designed, and feels just right, solid, all metal and glass, you know you can shoot with class.

CONCLUSION

If you never experienced a Leica rangefinder, you have to get one. Don't worry about the high price, as you will sell it for the same...

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