Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/09/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Phil I have a M6 but I could imagine to trade it for a M7 for the same reasons as you. $1500 sounds like a good deal. Are you shure this M7 has the newer flare resistant viewfinder? Because afaik the first M7's had the old finder (which can be upgraded for appr. $200). Didier >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