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Subject: [Leica] M6 vs M7 question
From: rangefinder at screengang.com (Didier Ludwig)
Date: Fri Sep 23 00:48:51 2005
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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

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