Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2021/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes quite agree - you need your images right away. The M6 prices are out of this world. It is because it has a cache that drive up the price. Personally I much prefer my M7 as it shoots in aperture priority whereas the M6 is essentially a shutter priority camera. The other camera that has similar cache is the Contax G2 - Lenses are fantastic but the body is a little noisy for me. Ernie > On May 11, 2021, at 9:03 AM, chris williams via LUG <lug at > leica-users.org> wrote: > > As a working pro, film just is not going to work. Clients want and pay for > the images ?now?. > > But looking at used M6 prices, it appears a lot of people still like > shooting film. > > > > Chris Williams > www.dcdocumentaryphotographers.com > www.zoeicaimages.net > 504-231-6261 > > > >> On May 11, 2021, at 11:01 AM, ernest nitka via LUG <lug at >> leica-users.org> wrote: >> >> ?I would be interested to know how many on LUG still shoot film. I shoot >> film a lot. I have one mirrorless digital and my iPhone. In fact my >> preferred walk about kit is my iPhone ( for movies and must get shots) >> and a film camera. I did 10 days in Japan like this and was very happy >> with the results. I am currently trying to get ahold of my fathers IIIf >> which was given to my brother in law who no longer does photography. >> Just discovered ?stand ? development and have been happy with the results. >> >> Ernie Nitka >> >>> On May 11, 2021, at 8:54 AM, chris williams via LUG <lug at >>> leica-users.org> wrote: >>> >>> Always wanted a Leica Q, I?ve used them a good bit over the past couple >>> years, loaners and rentals. Almost bought one before COVID hit, back >>> when I was working LOL! >>> >>> Well I saw used M6 prices are going way up! Decided to sell the M6 TTL >>> .58 on Fleabay to go towards a Q purchase. $2400 is the current bid, >>> fingers crossed. I bought my M6 as a demo in 2002 for $1400. I can?t >>> remember the last time I shot film. >>> >>> Not a bad investment. I guess some folks still like to shoot on film. >>> >>> >>> >>> Chris Williams >>> www.dcdocumentaryphotographers.com >>> www.zoeicaimages.net >>> 504-231-6261 >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information