Philip Freedman Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I still have my long-used M6 classic and an M3 which I bought on impulse last year with a couple of lenses of the same era, in addition to my M8 and an oldish RD-1. The camera I enjoy using the least is the M8 even though it is the most convenient in terms of processing, reviewing the photos, changing ISO speed etc etc. The others (even the RD-1) are much more like proper optical instruments and nicer in the hand. By the way, how do you carry two cameras at the same time (if any of you do)? I do not enjoy weighing myself down with a heavy or cumbersome kitbag. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer_almqvist2 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 QUESTION ASKED ABOVE: By the way, how do you carry two cameras at the same time (if any of you do)? I do not enjoy weighing myself down with a heavy or cumbersome kitbag. REPLY: Take the lens off one of them and put that one in your pocket. If you need two lenses, buy a lens holder that fits underneath the (other) camera. BTW, for me it is 2x M7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_renwick Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 >>"Zero. I left my M6 in a Tokyo taxi on Friday night." There was a time in Japan you could get your stuff back, or so I've heard.<< It is still true. Clive, call the taxi company. Odds are that they have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 M6, M7, MP. Each generally loaded with Kodachrome 200. Of equal interest to me are the two 35mms I switch between -- Summicron type IV and Summilux ASPH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_shively Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 "By the way, how do you carry two cameras at the same time (if any of you do)? I do not enjoy weighing myself down with a heavy or cumbersome kitbag." There are lots of small shoulder bags that can be used that are not heavy or cumbersome. A few I've used are Billingham Hadley, Domke satchels and Domke F6. I also wear a photo vest from time-to-time (I could care less what the fashion police think). An M6 with 35mm Summicron fits easily in one of the big vest pockets, along with film, meter and extra lenses. ...Or just carry one around the neck and one over the shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ehlers Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Two bodies... A brand new (less that a week old) black paint MP, and a black chrome M6 TTL. Four lenses... Summicron 35/f2 ASPH, Summicron 50/f2, Elmar 50/f2.8, and a Voightlander Skopar 25/f4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddoc Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 M3DS and M4-P. That's what left over after testing M6, MP, M4, M3 with M2 view-finder, and M3SS. M3 / M4-P do the job, don't need batteries and I prefer to spent money on lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pje Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 M3 loaded with Tri-X and M7 loaded with Provia 400. M3 with a Elmar 50 f/2.8 fits nicely into a coat pocket. However a small Domke satchel is what I carry normally for shooting street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simus Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 M4 & R8, Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary e Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 M2, M3DS, M4 and M4-2. M2 sees most use w/o flash and M4-2 with flash (not often). Working on getting a M6, M7 or MP for metering. I've toyed with my friend's M5 briefly and never got to like the larger shape. Maybe throw in a VC R4M for wide angle use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_mazariegos Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Two which I love to use, a M6ttl and an M4-2. I use digital for color but for B&W film in these babies is where it is, cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 M2, M3, M6, M6TTL 0.58 (two of those) MP; Leica II and IIIc (two of those). That's it for the film Leicas Ms. Most used: M6TTL .58 and MP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pensacolaphoto Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 M3 and M6 (0.85) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_matlock Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 M1, M2, M3, M6, M6 0.85, M6TTL .72, LHSA M6 .72, LHSA M6 .85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love4leica Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 M3, M3, M2, M6, MP, Leica 11 Black, Leica111 Chrome,Leica111 Black and Leica 111F RD = 9 Bodies in all. 7 too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_reuter1 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 My Dad's IIIC and my M6 Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilambrose Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Quite a collection you guys have got. I guess I'm a late starter - only M6, M7 and MP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_elwing Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 M3 x 3, bought for slow B&W, slow transparency and fast film or colour neg.respectively. Only seem to use one at a time these days, with a goodly number / majority of Canon digital images. That's work. Don't get much time to play, or I would be lugging the lot plus lenses around all the time, up hills, down dales...honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher_a._junker1 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 M3, M4-2 and CL, all rebuilt by Sherry K. Thinking about it, the one I use the most is the CL. Such a handy little carry around camera and wearing glasses I can see all the 50 field for easy composition. As to the othr two, I don't think I've ever used a camera with a nicer shutter release than the M3. M4-2 gets used with the wide angle lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_verbryck Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I have three currently M4-2(first Leica), M3 DS , and a M5. M5 sees all the use really I should sell the others but I just do not have the heart. Plus on the very rare occasions it seems that m3 with a canon f1.2 just can't be beat. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Thank you for all those who left messages of condolence. It's been a crappy month, and we're only a week in. I was a bit drunk on Friday, and burdened with bags, winter clothes and family members. To top it off, I didn't bother with a receipt as it was only a 10-minute ride. My wife swears it was a pale green cab, but the Pale Green Cab Co. deny they have my M6. <P>I've lived in Tokyo long enough to appreciate the honesty of the Japanese. However, I also appreciate their love of Leica. I read Uncle Goose's <i>Confessions of a Taxi Driver</i> with great pleasure. Here in Tokyo, property lost in cabs is handed over to a central office (taxi <i>kindaika</i> centre). It can take up to 10 days, so there's still the chance I'll get it back. Meanwhile, I've been to the cops to register the loss, and I've been phoning through a list of almost 200 Tokyo taxi companies (all very sympathetic). <P>You may be interested to see what was left in Tokyo cabs (and got handed in) in 2006. Click the top link of the two <a href=http://www.tokyo-tc.or.jp/user/u_framews.html>here</a>. At the top of the list is "mobile phones," followed by "wallets," "bagged goods," "bags," "clothing," "train passes and driving licenses," "jewelry (precious metals)," "CAMERAS," "envelopes (?)," "cash" and "other." To replace my $1,500 Leica I have splashed out on a <a href=http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=Vivitar+PN2011+35MM+Panoramic+Film+Camera+NEW+IN+BOX+>Vivitar PN2011 35MM Panoramic Film Camera New in Box</a>. The $9.95 shipping almost cleaned me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_gumanow Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 My m6 ttl gets the most use out of all my cameras. It's my only Leica and I intend to have it the rest of my life. I don't think I'll be traveling to Tokyo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer_almqvist2 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Why not travel to Tokyo? You may find a second Leica underneath the back seat. Then you have two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitaraman Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 M6 .72, M6ttl .85, a CL (hey its an M mount Leica) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imran_ahmed Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 thanks for your responses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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