gary_brown2

He uses 3 Nikon F-100's according to a report in one of the

photojournalism articles.

I think the M7 is a great camera for us M fans and keep the M6 as a

backup. Total electronic cameras are fully here and only getting

better. I enjoy my nikon D1 immensly and look forward to the D2. The

M will always be a classic and in situations where the ae function

improves my images I'll choose the 7. Leicas simply giving us

choices. I'm nieve enough to believe the 6 will be here for a long

time.

I've appreciated the AE function of the M7 in fast paced situations

with much contrast. That said I must say the total

mechanical "function" of the M6 is a real security point when I'm far

from my battery supply. I too will use a light meter(one single AA-

easily obtainable around the world in small towns), but the ability

to estimate the light if caught without power and have your camera

respond is priceless and has in a few cased made the shoot.... I do

feel the M7 is a great Leica but know which one I would pick if I

could only have one....

Hang in here buddy. I'm new too and have learned much , any free site

will have problems.. ps also got a GREAT deal on equipment offers..

I'm a nikon D-1 owner, F-100, and a couple of old F4s. Also have 2

old leicas.. Guess which one I grab when I want one around my neck

for a day of spontaneous shooting.. the M6.. Hang in there buddy my

wife enjoys the results and is thrilled I gave up my dreams of a

Harley!

A few years ago I had the opportunity to use a pair of leica

binoculars and had to get a pair.. They far surpass any other make..

also for what it's worth, I do ear surgery and have tried the new

Leica operating microscope which I prefer over the Zeiss which is the

current historical standard. GREAT OPTICS AND YOU CAN SEE THE

DIFFERENCE.

I use and appreciate both don't limit your vision.. Have potraits

that are beautiful with and others without color.. appreciate the

light try to work with the vision it gives you.. don't like to sound

so zen-like but that's what it is!!!

I don't think I've quite decided how it's really helped me, although

I know I got a great shot on auto that was quick and had I used the

m6 the neg wouldn't be as good..I would have adjusted development or

printing or played in the digital darkroom. The camera is wonderful

but so is the m6, m3 etc. I wouldn't break the bank to get one but

now would not be without it. The ability to hold the exposure I find

quicker than changing the f stop.

I've bought grey market and overseas southeast asia sold leicas and

lenses.... have had nooooo problem...

The chromogenic kodak film especially the portra 400 b+w scans

beautifully and you can use digital ice on the Nikon scanners which

by the way is the best software cleaning tool. try it!

I was at Glazers last weekend in Seattle and told VERY well over the

last few weeks and hardly any m6's sold. By the way anyone want to

part with an old-out-dated M6.58ttl.

I've used both the m6ttl and m7 and have felt the auto has actually

captured an image I wouldn't have had with the m6. This probably

could be my weakness rather than the cameras but the result was

marvelous. I'll continue to use both cameras. I appreciate this

discusson.