Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/04/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 11:06 AM 4/11/96 +0100, you wrote: >Several people have contributed to this group, speculating as to whether the >secondhand values of M6s will rise or fall. My view, for what it's worth, is >that the M6 may well be the last of the all-mechanical Leica rangefinders and, >as such, could be the one that collectors one day (I mean several years hence) >will covet. > >Looking at the sales success of the Contax G1 (which I detest, having made the >mistake of owning one, albeit briefly, when they first came out) I think that >Leica will be tempted to build something which moves some way towards that spec >and construction method. It will probably sell well, but purists will hate it. > >Anyone hear any rumours which prove/disprove this hypothesis? Leica is probably under pressure to move with the times. Only time will tell whether the M6 is the last of purist's camera. If it is, I think the value will definitely appreciate. People tend to chase after things that are no longer available. I was loaned a G1 before I bought the M6. Despite all the useful bells and whistles, I find no satisfaction in focussing the G1 as the image does not snap into focus unlike the AF slrs or the M6. The G1 is a glorified P&S camera with interchangeable lenses. This is an unbiased observation at that point in time because I did not plan on owning a leica when I was first exposed to the G1. After using the M6, I would not look back on the G1. All said I believe a mechanical camera will always have an inherent value.. Dan Khong