Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- -----Original Message----- From: Brown, Dan <DBrown@uniden.com> >Assuming I can live without an internal light meter, which Leica M body >represents the best value for a "user" camera. M3, M4, M6? Any models >to avoid? Avoid? Any "new in box" camera more than a few years old. It probably will need servicing due to neglect. But if you can get a great deal and/or find that it has been de-gunked in the not-too-distant past, what the heck. Buys? The non-TTL Leica M6 is a very good buy right now in the Ex+/M- range. $1200 would be a fine price. I'm simply not seeing great deals on older models right now--many are cheaper initially, but lack some conveniences, or likely need service. I have yet to find a clean, single-stroke M3 with newish shutter curtains and refurbished RF assembly in the sub-$1K range. When I see worn M6es advertised, the prices aren't much lower than ones showing only slight use. Chromed brass wears well, but it's heavy, so I prefer black lenses. Jeff