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Subject: [Leica] M6 prices are $$$
From: pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig)
Date: Tue, 11 May 2021 21:09:06 +0100
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I only used a G2 a couple of times, but at the time thought aboout it as
an alternative to Leica. I saw the light!

Peter

On 11/05/2021 16:06, ernest nitka via LUG wrote:
> Yes quite agree - you need your images right away.  The M6 prices are out 
> of this world.  It is because it has a cache that drive up the price.  
> Personally I much prefer my M7 as it shoots in aperture priority whereas 
> the M6 is essentially a shutter priority camera.  The other camera that 
> has similar cache is the Contax G2 - Lenses are fantastic but the body is 
> a little noisy for me.
> 
> Ernie
> 
>> On May 11, 2021, at 9:03 AM, chris williams via LUG <lug at 
>> leica-users.org> wrote:
>>
>> As a working pro, film just is not going to work. Clients want and pay 
>> for the images ?now?. 
>>
>> But looking at used M6 prices, it appears a lot of people still like 
>> shooting film. 
>>
>>
>>
>> Chris Williams
>> www.dcdocumentaryphotographers.com
>> www.zoeicaimages.net
>> 504-231-6261
>>
>>
>>
>>> On May 11, 2021, at 11:01 AM, ernest nitka via LUG <lug at 
>>> leica-users.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?I would be interested to know how many on LUG still shoot film.  I 
>>> shoot film a lot.  I have one mirrorless digital and my iPhone.  In fact 
>>> my preferred walk about kit is my iPhone ( for movies and must get 
>>> shots) and a film camera.  I did 10 days in Japan like this and was very 
>>> happy with the results.  I am currently trying to get ahold of my 
>>> fathers IIIf which was given to my brother in law who no longer does 
>>> photography.  Just discovered ?stand ? development and have been happy 
>>> with the results.
>>>
>>> Ernie Nitka
>>>
>>>> On May 11, 2021, at 8:54 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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Dr. Peter Dzwig


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