Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I'm intending to purchase an M6 very soon. I'm seeking advice from you >experienced M6 users on the following: > >1. I'd like to know a reputable US Leica dealer from whom I can purchase via >mailorder. (And to my understanding there is no taxes for mail order sales >within the US, is that right?) for mailorder, try b&h or samy's. no taxes as long as you don't live in the same state as the store you buy from. >2. A friend of mine can get me an M6 TTL and 50/F2 (both black and brand >new) for about US$2,500 after-tax in Asia. This seems to be a bit lower than >the US prices, but I don't get the passport warranty. Is this a good idea? unless you're absolutely strapped for cash, i'd recommend you pay the extra bucks and go for the warranty. >3. What's the consensus opinion on HM vs. non-HM? I tend to shoot in the >35mm-50mm range. I like the brightness of the HM finder and the large 50mm >framelines. But I don't like the way the 35mm framelines look. i have the non-hm and wouldn't change it for the hm, simply because i tend to favor shorter focal lengths. i wear glasses, and the 35 frames are already hard to see, the 28s impossible. that said, my next body, if i ever get one, will probably be a hm, just to have both. >Thanks for your input. > >Rgards, > >Chris