Get well soon Chris. It's cold comfort, but I know far too many people who
have had to suffer through a stroke and rehabilitation, and have lived well
afterwards. I hope you find yourself there soon.
p.
* On Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 02:26:36PM -0400, Chris Crawford said:
> I need to sell all of my Leica bodies and M-mount lenses. As many of you
> know, I began teaching high school English in 2012. At the beginning of the
> 2013-2014 school year, I suffered a stroke. Fortunately, I was not left
> paralyzed or dead, but I have not been well since then. I'm tired all of the
> time, and have some trouble walking.
>
> Because I have not felt well enough to work every day, and was missing way
> too much school, I had to step down from my fulltime teaching position. The
> school district has let me continue as a substitute teacher, so that I can
> work when I feel well and can take off when I don't without affecting my
> students' education. As a sub, I am paid well, but only for the days I work,
> and I have missed about half the school days this year. Because of that, I
> was not able to save any money to live this summer, and what I have is about
> to run out.
>
> I feel bad about having to sell this stuff, as it is something I have wanted
> since I was a kid and was finally able to buy a few years ago.
> Realistically, I don't need it. I have not shot a single frame of 35mm film
> since the beginning of 2013, when I got the Mamiya 6. That's another camera
> I have wanted since I was young, and I LOVE it. I've loved the square format
> forever, and since it was small enough to be my everyday carry camera, the
> 35mm stuff got shelved. I have too much money tied up in the Leicas if I am
> not using them.
>
> Here's what I have:
>
> Bodies: Two M6 Classic (non-TTL) bodies, both the standard black chrome
> finish:
>
> One is a Wetzlar M6 with .72 finder. It has the original boxes (plastic
> clamshell presentation box and the cardboard outer box), original Leica
> strap in its original packaging. It works flawlessly, focus is spot on
> perfect, shutter is accurate, meter is accurate. Its used and shows signs
> of wear, but is not beaten up. Red dot says Leitz, not Leica. $1100
>
> The other is a Solms M6 with .85 finder. Awesome for 50mm and longer
> lenses, and has frames for 35, 50, 75, 90, and 135mm. When I bought this,
> it was in mint condition. Its not anymore since I've used it, but it was
> well cared for and looks beautiful. It also includes the plastic
> presentation box and outer box, unused strap in original packaging, and
> even includes the original un-opened battery it came with (probably no
> good anymore, but its there!). Shutter and meter are accurate, and RF is
> perfect. I had Don Goldberg calibrate the RF 4 years ago, but I'm not sure
> if I can find the receipt. The plastic baseplate protector is still on the
> camera. $1500.
>
> Lenses:
>
> 50mm Leica Summicron version IV (tabbed). Focus is perfect on both of the M6
> bodies I have. Don Goldberg adjusted it for me after I bought it about 5
> years ago. The glass is clean, no scratches, haze, or fungus. Some dust
> inside. The lens barrel has some scratches and pitting; this has been used a
> lot. I bought it used. It is not beat up badly, but is not a collectible
> either. Comes with a beaten-up looking, but perfectly functioning Leica
> metal 12585H hood that has a dent. Lens +hood $949. I'll include a front and
> rear cap, but they're not original.
>
> Zeiss ZM 28mm f2.8 Biogon. The glass is clean, no scratches, haze, or
> fungus. Some dust inside. Barrel looks beautiful, but because it has been
> used a few years, it is not in mint condition; has some minor marks and
> wear. Includes original box, original Zeiss front and rear caps, and
> original Zeiss hood with its box. $849
>
> Zeiss ZM 35mm f2.8 C-Biogon. The glass is clean, no scratches, haze, or
> fungus. Some dust inside. Barrel looks beautiful, but because it has been
> used a few years, it is not in mint condition; has some minor marks and
> wear. Includes original box, original Zeiss front and rear caps, and
> original Zeiss hood with its box. $695
>
> I have photos of the cameras, and am going to make some of the lenses this
> weekend if anyone wants to see them.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
>
>
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