Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If anyone really wants to buy an M6-J, I know where a new one is for sale at its usual breathtaking price. E-mail me off-list for details. Buzz Hausner - -----Original Message----- From: Roger Beamon [mailto:roger@beamon.org] Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 9:09 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] Re: What the heck is this Leica camera?!? On 19 Oct 2000, Photovilla@aol.com wrote, at least in part: > I can't agree with you on this one. > > To me, the M6J is just about the most desirable M6 for shooters. > It has the .9 finder with "full lines" (not brackety types.) <snip> Right on, Rich! To hold one for a while is to want one. At the LHSA meeting several years ago in Tucson, I was standing in line for a chance to fondle the newly announced, but not yet available R8. The subject of the M6J came up between the fellow behind me in line and myself. The chap in front of me overheard our conversation, turned around and said, "would you like to handle one"? With that, he took one from his neck and handed it to me. I was just into Leica at the time, but my first glance through that VF and the general heft and feel of the camera really got to me. I offered the guy my M6, my wife, mother and dog. He'd have none of it and admonished me to return home to my family. Regardless of its allure, I just can't bring myself to part with the 7K plus that they fetch, so I remain at the altar, unfufilled, but still happily married. - -- Roger, List-Owner The LEG (Leica Enthusiasts Mailing List) http://www.topica.com/lists/leica