Re: [Leica] The M-6 Titanium

["Jeff Alford" <alford@batnet.com>]

Jack,

I have had my M6 Titanium for about 5 years now. It shows no scratches at
all. I also have a black M6 that shows some "patina" on the edges. I don't
have any Ti lenses.

I have 3 reasons for not buying any Ti lenses (for my system):
    1. The additional weight due to the use of brass under the Ti plating.
    2. The Ti finish is not esthetically pleasing to me on my black body.
    3. It is harder to see the white on titanium distance and aperture
numbers.

I think you will have to decide if the cost difference is worth it for you.
From what I understand, there is still a limited stock of M6 Titanium
cameras available. When these are gone that's it.

Best regards,

Jeff Alford

  >Do any LUGgers have extensive experience with the M-6 Titanium 
>and the other M-6 models -- enough, that is to provide some 
>guidance as to whether the extra cost of the Ti model results in 
>any practical benefits:  e.g., greater durability, more 
>resistance to scratching or nicking?  Ditto the Ti lenses?
>
>I am a user, not a collector, and therefore am reluctant to buy 
>the Ti model unless it has at least some practical advantages 
>over the chrome and black (both of which I own).  At the same 
>time, I am aware that, since presumably fewer Ti models were 
>made than the others, the used value may hold up, and perhaps 
>even appreciate.  This is not the main reason I buy a camera 
>(or, for that matter, a car), but it is a relevant 
>consideration.  Any thoughts?
>
>Finally -- I see from Don Bledsoe's message that he obtained 
>production figures for the M-6 0.85 from Leica.  Has Leica 
>divulged any other production figures for discontinued recennt 
>models of cameras or lenses?  If so, they would be very 
>interesting to contemplate as we try to judge fair prices on the 
>used market.
>
>Jack
>