Leica M2 Black Paint RP

The Leica M2 - 1958 - became esthetically and technically the basis for that of all future models. Different than you would expect the M2 was released after the Leica M3 and is technically superior to the M3.

This Leica M2 was repainted over brass. This means the chrome was chemically stripped down and then painted. So it will develop a beautiful brass patina over time. It was fully serviced and got a new shutter curtain.

Characteristics

• Viewfinder frames for 35 mm, 50 mm and 90 mm. Correct frame appears in the finder when the corresponding lens is fitted
  
• Viewfinder magnification reduced to O.72x to accommodate 35 mm frame
  
• Depth of field indicators in viewfinder
  
• External, manual reset exposure counter
  

• Rare early variant with „push-button rewind“ and without self timer