![]() ![]() A built-like-a-tank Spotmatic that has had a CLA would be a good backup.ĭon't forget to consider a Voigtlander Bessa R2, which isn't much more than a CL at $550, and should be more reliable. But I'd be wary to have it as my ONLY camera on an extended trip. I'd rate the CL's reliability between the Leica and Canonet. If you can find the Minolta version with the Rokkor, that's the most cost-effective model. They seem to come up often with the 40 Summicron (or the Rokkor, which is the same lens at 1/2 the price) for $5-800. You should be able to find one for $4-500 in user shape. ![]() It also had its hot shoe ripped off by a big flash, so it was a $200 repair and CLA bill for a $200 camera. Mine needed a new shutter drum also, as the old one was cracked. I don't remember her mentioning any problems about the meter's swinging arm mechanism itself. ![]() She said that many fail when the meter cells die and have to be replaced. I had mine fixed by Sherry Krauter, and she said I was lucky that the meter cell wasn't bad. ![]()
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