Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill I recently went through the same decision process and ended up buying a new M6TTL/.85 and 50/2 Summicron over the M7. Just did not feel I needed the extra automation at this time. I also use the R4SP and Leicaflex SL and love both. So far I have been very satisfied with my choice and the Summicron deserves the rep it has. Gene Bill Campbell <wcampbell49@comcast.net> To: Leica List <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent by: cc: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo Subject: [Leica] Which Leica ?, M5, M6TTL, or M7 -alto.ca.us 03/13/2003 03:29 PM Please respond to leica-users Hello Fellow Luggers, I'd like to purchase a Leica with built in metering, or even aperture priority, but I'm on a budget and really need to make a decision based on the best value I can get based on the fact I'll be purchasing a used Leica. I'm currently looking at the M5 (used $900 - $1200), M6 .72 TTL (used $1000 to $1600), or an M7 .72 (around $2000). My prices are app based on prices I've seen here on the LUG and on different websites and I want the M6 TTL version in case I should want to use flash. I'd *love* to buy a nice M7, but at 2x the price of a nice M5, is it worth the additional cost? I know that I'm the one who will ultimately have to make the decision, I was just hoping to get some feedback from someone on the list that might have faced a similar decision. My current Leica equipment consists of a M4-2, 35 Summicron, and 50 Summicron. I also have a R3 with 50 Summicron. TIA to all who respond. Bill - Annapolis, Md. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html