Re: [Leica] Which Leica M6 should I buy?

[Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca>]

How useful is the TTL really?

My highest determining factor for getting the M6 was price.
And I have only bought used lenses, and I've got as many
chrome lenses as black ones.  I wish my M6 were chrome,
not black.  A chrome lens on a black body just doesn't look
right.

Vick

John Collier wrote:

> This is a personal question that only you can answer but here are a few
> questions that may help.
>
> Do you wear glasses?
>
> Your normal lens is?
>
> How do you feel about separate viewfinders?
>
> Will you shoot long fast lenses wide open?
>
> For me (good eyesight, 35mm, like 'em and yes) the best compromise was the
> standard 0.72 finder. My newish (only 60 or so rolls though it so far)
> M6-TTL version has a wonderfully accurate meter and has had no problems so
> far. My only advice, contrary to most people's on the Leica-users, is to
> consider the chrome finish cameras. The chrome finish seems to be more
> durable and also less conspicuous than the black finish. I know the last
> statement sounds counter intuitive but, having had both, the difference in
> people's reactions was quite pronounced. The chrome cameras have black
> writing that does not "pop" like the white on the black cameras does and I
> would swear that the even the infamous red dot seems muted.  Also, the
> public has seen enough movies to equate black with professional. My chrome
> cameras get me written off as a quaint eccentric.
>
> So good luck with your choice and, as you soon find out, the budget killers
> are not the bodies but all those gorgeous, expensive and fast lenses you
> will be wanting!!
>
> John Collier
>
> > From: Tt@Tristan.NET
> >
> > I'm gravitating towards a Leica M6 (although my pocketbook isn't) and
> > I'm wondering which M6 body I should buy. I want to buy a new (I
> > guess that means it will be TTL-is that bad?) black color body and I
> > understand that there are at least 3 different models. I do mostly
> > wide angles stuff so I'm leaning towards the new .58, however I also
> > do some portraits and landscapes so maybe the .72 is better for me?
> >