[Leica] M6 prices are $$$

[Douglas Barry]

Jayanand, I didn't even realise you could buy tilt/shift adapters. 
Checking that site, I see Fotodiox have quite a range of them for 
various cameras including Sony. I have a Mamiya 645 with 150mm and 80mm 
lenses, but, as I don't generally do architectural shots, never thought 
of looking for one.

Mind you, I'm doing less photography than ever at the moment.

However, I DID have my second Pfizer jab two hours ago, and got a letter 
earlier this morning confirming my appointment at a new Long CoVid 
clinic next month, so maybe I'll be running around photographing all and 
sundry shortly!

Douglas


On 12/05/2021 04:36, Jayanand Govindaraj via LUG wrote:
> Mamiya M645 + manual lenses are cheaper still. You can get a 645E with
> three lenses for around US$600. The lenses can also be used on full frame
> mirrorless bodies with a tilt-shift adapter as an inexpensive, high quality
> t/s option. This is the one I am eyeing at present:
>
> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1497610-REG/fotodiox_m645_nikz_tltrokr_pro_tlt_rokr_tilt_shift.html
>
> I am confused about why anybody cares at all about cameras in the price
> range being discussed here holding value? You buy it to use, and experiment
> with, not for investment purposes!
>
> I have just purchased some film, dusted out the film cameras, and found
> that the Nikon F3 and F100 were working well, and loaded them up. Will get
> out and expose them post lockdown. I have kept a basic MF/AFD range of
> lenses of various eras to use with these (35 f2, 50 f1.2, 85 f1.8, 105 f2.5
> and 135 f2), so I am all set. Next two will be the aforesaid Mamiya 645E,
> and a Leica IIIF I purchased from Luis many moons ago!
>
> Cheers
> Jayanand
>
> On Wed, May 12, 2021 at 3:52 AM Frank Filippone via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Hasselblads are dead cheap... lenses more so......
>>
>> Best bargain in MF.
>>
>> Frank Filippone
>> BMWRed735i at gmail.com
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>> On 5/11/2021 11:07 AM, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
>>> Sure, those are not collectible and so the value drops. It was the same
>> in medium format: I bought my Fuji 690 for $300 in the US a few years ago,
>> whereas Rolleis and Hasselblads are expensive these days.
>>> Cheers,
>>> Nathan
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>>>> On 11 May 2021, at 19:09, 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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