Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 11:10 PM 12/16/96 -0400, you wrote: >>Am preparing to buy, before the new year, a new M-6 ... >>1) Where's the best place to get this stuff? > >Where can you get the best price? If you're getting the authorized >equipment you'll get the 3-year no-fault warranty. I've had good Luck with >Don Chatterton, Jim Keuhl and some of the other biggies in Shutterbug, but >again, if it's new go for the best price. > Yes--but that word "authorized" is very important. If you buy a gray market camera, and there are lots in Shutterbug, you're on your own, and which dealer you choose could be very important. BTW, I have had good experiences over many years with Tamarkin--grading fair, and returns with no hassle. >>2) Black or chrome or titanium? I know what's available in what finish: >>Only consideration for me is visible wear & tear. Which will last longer? > >If you want to do discreet work get black. Bresson would use black tape >over his Leicas to help make them less visible. I've used my black Leicas >for several years and they hold up very well. I agree. I would be very attracted by the titanium, but I understand it's just a coating; the underlying metal is the same as the other M6's. Who knows--it may not even wear as well as the black and chrome. >Have fun! Second the motion! >Jim Charlie Charles E. Love, Jr. CEL14@CORNELL.EDU