Leica M4-2 Opinions

Here's a link below from Stephen Gandy's Leica M Guide.
Leica M Used Buying Guide

Here's a link below to see when and where was the camera manufactured.
Leica M's Sorted by Model and Serial Number 1954 to 1999: M3 to M6 TTL

I have a 1959 Leica M3, 1990 Leica M6 (Psudo MP if you upgrade the VF to an M7 brightline VF), 2006 Leica M7. They're all good regardless of age. This has been a problem for Leica Camera GMBH cause their trashy looking M, long as it is mechanically sound and functioning; it will shoot as good as the latest M and my 1959 M3 will barely move at 1/15 sec hand held.

Considering the prices, it is not much more for an M6 or M6TTL. You gain the 75mm framelines, and metering in the camera. However, in favor of the M4-2 is the simplified viewfinder (compared to the M6) and a slightly shorter shutter release travel. The only importance in the shutter release is that it makes this the fastest Leica rangefinder in shutter release, though in reality they are all so quick that it is nearly impossible to tell any difference. Whether it was Canadian or German made should make no difference, and I state that as someone born and raised in Germany.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat Photography