Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2021/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]One of the cameras most often recommended to people who want to get into film photography is the Canon AE-1. I have the impulse to say "they were fine 45 years ago, but will they still work now?" I have two Pentax film bodies with mirrors sitting lifelessly in the half-way position. Not worth dealing with. > On May 11, 2021, at 10:09 AM, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> > wrote: > > My local camera store has A E-1 programs body only at $165. I remember an > operation manager at KEH land filling dumpsters of AE-1, X700, FM's as not > worth the shelf space. > > On Tue, May 11, 2021 at 10:09 AM Frank Filippone via LUG < > lug at leica-users.org> wrote: > >> M6TTL or Classic models are selling for between 2500 and 3500USD, used >> or new. When I bought my used M6TTL, it cost $1300. >> >> The .58 and .85 models go for more. >> >> Of course, you could have also invested with Madoff or bought Apple stock. >> >> Film is now the "in" photo tool. >> >> Again. >> >> Frank Filippone >> BMWRed735i at gmail.com >> >> On 5/11/2021 7:59 AM, chris williams via LUG wrote: >>> Correction. The bid is now $2800. >>> >>> Chris Williams >>> www.dcdocumentaryphotographers.com >>> www.zoeicaimages.net >>> 504-231-6261 >>> >>> >>> >>>> On May 11, 2021, at 10:54 AM, chris williams via LUG < >> lug at leica-users.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> ?Always wanted a Leica Q, I?ve used them a good bit over the past >> couple years, loaners and rentals. Almost bought one before COVID hit, >> back >> when I was working LOL! >>>> >>>> Well I saw used M6 prices are going way up! Decided to sell the M6 TTL >> .58 on Fleabay to go towards a Q purchase. $2400 is the current bid, >> fingers crossed. I bought my M6 as a demo in 2002 for $1400. I can?t >> remember the last time I shot film. >>>> >>>> Not a bad investment. I guess some folks still like to shoot on film. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Chris Williams >>>> www.dcdocumentaryphotographers.com >>>> www.zoeicaimages.net >>>> 504-231-6261 >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > -- > Don > don.dory at gmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information