[Leica] M6 prices are $$$

[Jeffery Smith]

One of the cameras most often recommended to people who want to get into film photography is the Canon AE-1. I have the impulse to say "they were fine 45 years ago, but will they still work now?" I have two Pentax film bodies with mirrors sitting lifelessly in the half-way position. Not worth dealing with. 

> On May 11, 2021, at 10:09 AM, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> My local camera store has A E-1 programs body only at $165.  I remember an
> operation manager at KEH land filling dumpsters of AE-1, X700, FM's as not
> worth the shelf space.
> 
> On Tue, May 11, 2021 at 10:09 AM Frank Filippone via LUG <
> lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
>> M6TTL or Classic models are selling for between 2500 and 3500USD, used
>> or new.  When I bought my used M6TTL, it cost $1300.
>> 
>> The .58 and .85 models go for more.
>> 
>> Of course, you could have also invested with Madoff or bought Apple stock.
>> 
>> Film is now the "in" photo tool.
>> 
>> Again.
>> 
>> Frank Filippone
>> BMWRed735i at gmail.com
>> 
>> On 5/11/2021 7:59 AM, chris williams via LUG wrote:
>>> Correction. The bid is now $2800.
>>> 
>>> Chris Williams
>>> www.dcdocumentaryphotographers.com
>>> www.zoeicaimages.net
>>> 504-231-6261
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On May 11, 2021, at 10:54 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
>>>> 
>>>> 
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