I just came across a M4-2 (s/n 1,51x,xxx - made in Canada), pretty new, not scratchy. The price is, I think, a bit high, about 70% of a new M6 ttl. I don't know how much should be my counter offer. Is this the right price? I just want a second M in addition my M6 ttl 0.85. Please kind enough to advise. Regards!

-- tom tong (tom.tong@ckh.com.hk), November 21, 2001

Answers

In Hong Kong, a used M4-2 in excellent condition (minor cosmetic flaws) typically costs at least US$ 1,100, which, I think, is a little more expensive than it would normally cost in the West. So, I guess anything below this price would be pretty good (in Hong Kong, at least)!

-- Hoyin Lee (leehoyin@hutchcity.com), November 21, 2001.

If its cosmetic condition is "pretty", it means it has not been used very much. If it has not been used very much, it means the camera will need a CLA. Have the camera checked out before purchase as the price of the camera plus a CLA will bring you very close to the price of a M6. You can buy used M6s for about $1200US so I would try to keep it under $900US. Otherwise why bother? Get a used M6.

Cheers,

-- John Collier (jbcollier@powersurfr.com), November 21, 2001.

Tom: My suggestion is to really check the camera out. If it has not been used on a fairly regular basis, it is in need of a CLA. From what I understand, it will cost you around $300.00, plus or minus. This brings the cost up to a used M6. In my opinion, the great thing about the M6 is the built-in light meter.Best of luck and Happy Thanksgiving.

-- John Alfred Tropiano (jat18@psu.edu), November 21, 2001.

Hallo Tom,

wait for an M4-P to come along. You can get these for similar bucks

Best wishes

-- K. G. Wolf (k.g.wolf@web.de), November 21, 2001.