Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Matthew Powell writes: | The main advantages of a Leica, to me, is the low-light accuracy (longer | base for faster lenses) and the silence. | | I'm also looking for the film camera(s) to last me for a very long time, and | I'd rather get the best stuff when I can. You have the advantage of youth. I really respect your attitude. There have been several times when imo Leica rangefinders have been relatively cheap. I bought my M3 as they were transitioning to the M4. I bought a 90/4 3 element Elmar when they were closing out that particular lens design. Knowing what I know now, I wish I had also bought a IIIg which were abundant new when I bought the M3. I think that when the TTL was introduced, the traditional M6 could be had at a bargain new, particularly the 0.85. You might be looking at a "bargain" transition period for the M6 TTL. Frankly, when I bought cameras and lenses, it was not with the idea to get a bargain, but because I needed the particular piece of equipment at the time and could more or less afford it (yeah PhotoPhreak...$225 per month was not a lot of money). Unless you have a lot of funds, you might consider doing the same thing. The Leica was made to be used. It/they will last a very long time. Regards, Bill Larsen Terra Bella, CA - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html