Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/18
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Jim,
So happy to hear from you and you are going to buy a
leica. Do you own a leica before? Have you even heard about
some acuses to M6? Many M6 users find that the camera was not
as durable as the old models, especially the new stock.(many kind
of fault were report such as winding crock jam, broken shutter loading
spring, etc.)They prefer to use M4-P or even M4. Please think about it
before buying a brand new M6.
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Subject: Re: Oh Great Leica Wizards...
Author: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us at SMTP
Date: 12/17/96 1:55 PM
>Am preparing to buy, before the new year, a new M-6 ...
>1) Where's the best place to get this stuff?
Where can you get the best price? If you're getting the authorized
equipment you'll get the 3-year no-fault warranty. I've had good Luck with
Don Chatterton, Jim Keuhl and some of the other biggies in Shutterbug, but
again, if it's new go for the best price.
>2) Black or chrome or titanium? I know what's available in what finish:
>Only consideration for me is visible wear & tear. Which will last longer?
If you want to do discreet work get black. Bresson would use black tape
over his Leicas to help make them less visible. I've used my black Leicas
for several years and they hold up very well.
Have fun!
Jim
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