Re: [Leica] Upgrade from Leica M3 to M6? Why?

["Dan Post" <dwpost@email.msn.com>]

Jerry-
TTL is useful to some, and if it suits your style, great! But if Alan's
style doesn't need the feature, it's wasted, and the money could be better
spent getting the M3s back online, or buying some more Leica lenses!
Dan
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Jerry S. Justianto <jsjm6@cbn.net.id>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Upgrade from Leica M3 to M6? Why?


> As I explained before I waited for 14 years to purchase my first M6.
> I can't wait any longer when Leica make M6 TTL.
> It is really helpful to get the Flash TTL.
>
> JSJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan <h12345@earthlink.net>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 11:34 AM
> Subject: [Leica] Upgrade from Leica M3 to M6? Why?
>
>
> > I presently own three Leica M3 bodies that I am now preparing to have
> > refurbished and restored.
> >
> > (By the way - your recommendations on where to send M3's and
> > accompanying lenses for restoration / refurbishment are greatly
> > appreciated here.)
> >
> > I used the M3's extensively in the 60s and 70s, and then, for some odd,
> > foolish reason which I cannot now explain, I bought an automatic SLR
> > (Canon EOS 650), and put away the Leicas.   Predictably-in-hindsight, I
> > lost interest in photography over the years, and have only now come to
> > understand why.  With this understanding comes the reawakened desire to
> > feel the pure pleasure of the Leica back in my hands.
> >
> > My question is, given the advance of technology since the 60's (now
> > Leica is up to M6 TTL  and TTL0.85!), is there any compelling reason
> > (particularly considering cost) to upgrade camera bodies?  If one was
> > well-equipped with M3 bodies, lenses and accessories, what would justify
> >
> > the cost of an upgrade?
> >
> > Your comments are well-appreciated
> >
> >
> > Alan
> >
> >
> > (This message was originally posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm.  In
> > response, R. Saylor suggested that this message might generate a lively
> > discussion if posted to the Leica Users Group.  As a result, I am
> > subscribing to the list. (Thanks, Richard!)  In particular, I hope, that
> > in addition to great advice, listmembers may have some good
> > recommendations for refurbishment and repair of M3s)
> >
> >
> >
> >
>