July 12, 2026

Restoring a 1960s Leica M2

A Leica M2 does not need to look new to work beautifully. A sensitive restoration recovers the precision of its controls without erasing its…

1960s rangefinder camera — In Use Since collection study

A Leica M2 does not need to look new to work beautifully. A sensitive restoration recovers the precision of its controls without erasing its history.

The rangefinder, shutter and film transport come before cosmetic work. When the work is right, the camera returns quietly to being carried, focused and used.