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Subject: [Leica] M6 vs M7 question
From: richard-lists at imagecraft.com (Richard)
Date: Thu Sep 22 23:32:40 2005
References: <092320050514.2435.43338F4300095D8B0000098321603763160109020E999C9F@att.net>

If I can have only one M, I would choose the M7, especially since your 
incremental cost is only ~$300.

At 10:14 PM 9/22/2005, you wrote:

>I have a chance to buy a clean M7 body for $1500.  I would classify it 
>cosmetically as Ex to Ex-.  Everything works, clean glass, etc.  There is 
>some visible wear in the black finish on the edges, but that's about 
>all.  If I get it I'll have to sell my M6 (probably Ex+, miniscule marks 
>on the top, barely visible).  If I can get $1200 for the M6 I might 
>consider the deal.  I'd appreciate any comments on M6 vs M7 from folks 
>who've had experience with both.  My reason for wanting the M7 is mainly 
>the auto-exposure function, but the flareless RF spot is also a plus.  TTL 
>flash is less important since I never use flash.  Both cameras have the 
>.72 finder.
>
>Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
>
>Phil Swango

// richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please 
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