dan_brown14 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I'm back shooting Delta 400 with an old Nikon after some time in the digital world. I miss my M6TTL, and I'm kinda-sorta, thinking about getting another Leica. What is an M6 classic going to cost these days, and where are the best deals? The prices look like they went up at the big dealer sites. Or, just talk me out of it ;^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david j.lee Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 no. please do yourself a favor and get an M6. just promise not to write any more da vinci code books anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_couvillion Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 You're hooked... no turning back now. ;>) I've been looking around too and it seems to me that the selection is not that great right now. Check out KEH for example... For an M6 you might expect to pay anywhere from $1,100 to $1,500, depending on the condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy_tok Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Weak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostly sports Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I'm curious, Dan, about the final product from your Leica. Slide film, B&W, are you scanning or working in a wet darkroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_couvillion Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 "just promise not to write any more da vinci code books anymore..." Wow! Funny you should mention that because I am presently bidding on a Leica M6 Knights Templar commemorative model. It's black. ;>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_brown14 Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 Ha ha ha! No more books, I promise! Look if I was THAT Dan Brown, I wouldn't be thinking about a user M6, I'd commission an "HMS Dan Brown"! Wet darkroom, 11x14 and 16x20 prints from Delta 400 in XTOL 1:1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david j.lee Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 dan, if i were on the market for an M6 i would look here at this forum and at keh. good luck!! dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elek Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 So what happened to your original Leica? Did you sell it to invest in digital? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_peters Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 "the prices [Leica] look like they went up at the big dealer sites." "did you sell it to invest in digital?" I don't think there's a single digital camera that has seen it's price go up (small camera shops are suffering because they buy stock then have to sell it at a loss as prices change so quickly). I think invest is the wrong word ;-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feli Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Also try www.photovillage.com and www.ritzcam.com (not the chain store) feli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank granovski Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I'd stick with the Delta 400 coupled with your old non-rangefinder Nikon. That'll give your photos the rangefinder look. Just make sure you use a higher shutter speed to compensate for the mirror slap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry_zet Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 frank i m sure dan appreciates your expert-hints. have you any worthy pictures to prove your arguments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_neuthaler Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Dan, ever use an M3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thmt__ Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 A M6 Classic? probably around $900 for an excellent condition one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank granovski Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Yes I do, Harry. I posted them this past Saturday. It seems that the peanut gallery was no where to be found, however. ;*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_brown4 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 "So what happened to your original Leica? Did you sell it to invest in digital?" Yes. (aaughh!!! that hurt!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_couvillion Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 "Yes. (aaughh!!! that hurt!)' Then you deserve to be miserable. ;>) However, after demonstrating convincing remorse, and displaying sufficient contrition, you will be allowed back into the club. Just don't let this happen again... ;>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_r._fulton_jr. Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Someone asked if Dan has shot with an M3. He might as well have. I ran into him at a peace rally in Dallas and he was shooting with an M6ttl with no battery. He claimed to like that arrangement better (no meter). He did have a handheld meter. Dan <grin> I hope all's well. You know you couldn't jump back in the forum without at least some kind of kidding from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_brown4 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hi John; glad to see you're still hanging around. I moved last year and lost my darkroom, but I'm getting one back together again, and starting to shoot more film. I've got an F3 that I'm using AF Nikkors on, which is fine really. I also still shoot the D100, which is holding up well being nearly 3 years old now. But, a user Leica with 50 Summicron would be dandy :-) I'm open to an M2 or M3 (or M6ttl). I still have my handheld meter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic_. Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hi Dan, I have some gear for sale, if you're interested. Best wishes. <p> <a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00CfUj">CLICK HERE for List of Gear for Sale</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyenyo Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Powell camera in covina california has a used black M6. It is in great shape. Talk to Mark or Wynn. Phone no. is 626-332-1253. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celia_bashir1 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 [What is an M6 classic going to cost these days,] Have you thought to look at what the resellers are offering? [and where are the best deals?] Probably from a silly tosser who'd bought one just to show that he could, and now has tired of watching it gather dust upon his bureau. [The prices look like they went up at the big dealer sites.] Well then if you know what they're offering, why then did you ask what they cost? [Or, at least talk me out of it ;^)] Yes, by all means, do inquire amongst the butchers if you should remain a vegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandler Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Well, either way you can't have the 90/2.8 elmarit-m back that you sold me...Sorry, but I use it too much. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicia_rovel Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 life is short...if you feel drawn to Leica again...go for it! you can always sell it. be bold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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