wattsy Posted January 18, 2017 Share #1121 Posted January 18, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Any idea what the start serial number is of the last 999 ? They all have separate limited edition type numbering on the bodies – e.g. 125/999 – and a special engraving to distinguish them. This is an example. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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michaelwj Posted January 18, 2017 Share #1122 Posted January 18, 2017 They all have separate limited edition type numbering on the bodies – e.g. 125/999 – and a special engraving to distinguish them. This is an example. Thanks, I've never seen one of those. Do they command a premium? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted January 18, 2017 Share #1123 Posted January 18, 2017 Thanks, I've never seen one of those. Do they command a premium? I bet, that's if they ever find their way onto the market. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 18, 2017 Share #1124 Posted January 18, 2017 Thanks, I've never seen one of those. Do they command a premium? I bet, that's if they ever find their way onto the market. I seem to recall that the edition wasn't received with any great enthusiasm at the time of release – the M7 was already out and was the object of most attention, and the edition seemed like a cynical exercise in getting rid of the remaining stock of parts – and the few examples I've seen for sale since then have, if I recall correctly, been in the sub-MP price range (for equivalent condition). Although they don't seem to pop up often I think they have been generally less popular (and cheaper) than the black paint LHSA and Millennium editions but I have no idea what they might fetch in today's market. The M6TTL (in all varieties) with its larger and 'wrong' direction shutter dial, 2mm taller body and reputation for finder flare, still seems less popular than the MP in it's various guises but there does seem to be a lack of good condition M6/M6TTL/MP cameras around recently so who knows what kind of premium a '999' might fetch. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted January 20, 2017 Share #1125 Posted January 20, 2017 Then the prices have really gone up. When I bought mine a used MP was about 40% more than the Millennium. Actually an M6 Millennium is about the same price as a black paint MP in similar condition, with the LHSA about double, just from a quick glace at eBay. All of these are of course much more than a standard black chrome or silver chrome M6 TTL of course! How much do you want brass underneath..? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 20, 2017 Share #1126 Posted January 20, 2017 In France Philip , price is still correct and stable , mint condition http://www.summilux.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=80929 http://www.summilux.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=80816 but digital M240 price fall http://www.summilux.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=80758 if you want to read in english, copy the link and go to "translation google" Rg H 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnuyork Posted January 20, 2017 Share #1127 Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I need to shoot this more often. Edited January 20, 2017 by gnuyork 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 20, 2017 Share #1128 Posted January 20, 2017 I need to shoot this more often. "I need to shoot this more often" "Yes you can" (like said Barack Obama) Henry 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap Posted January 21, 2017 Share #1129 Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Ive just picked up an M6 and I do really love it, the light meter is a little wonky at times, but the weight (coming from a Leica Q) is really substantial, and adds to the feel of the camera. Any little tips on how to operate the camera? Little shortcuts from other M6 users? I still find it a bit difficult to load film whilst on the move.. e— Anyone have pictures of what a worn titanium leica looks like? I can't seem to find an example of the kind of patina I would get with this sort of camera coating. Edited January 21, 2017 by asap 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted January 22, 2017 Share #1130 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) I still find it a bit difficult to load film whilst on the move.. At end of roll: - film rewind lever - rewind film - at end of roll pay attention when the film leaves the take up spool (you can feel it in the rewind crank and even hear it "snick" if silent) - rotate the rewind crank 3/4 to max 1 full turn to keep the film leader out for easy developing - remove bottom plate - open camera back - remove exposed film - drop in new film canister with left hand while holding the film leader between your left ring finger and left hand palm rest - while inserting the canister full the film leader so it just touches the camera body inside wall in the take up spool side (the film must fit right through the center of the take up spool tulip - look at the illustration) - check that the film is properly aligned at the film rails and the sprocket wheel - close the camera back - replace the bottom plate and lock it - wind the advance lever and release the camera until the film counter shows "1" (you will get away using also frame "0" if you load the camera carefully in a darker place - I get mostly 2/3 of frame "0" partly exposed) - shoot This way I usually get 38 frames and never once had a mis-loaded Leica M. Don't: - stick your fingers though the cloth shutter while loading and aligning the film - fold over the film leader (some people will tell you to bend the leader for a more secure loading - this is not necessary and can in worst case lend up with broken off film pieces getting stuck in the shutter rails, locking you shutter) - DONT EVER FORCE the last frame - best case: you rip the film off the canister spool and have to unload the camera in a closet, worst case: Chucky the puppet will come to your home at night … and steal you M6 away from you, sell it on eBay and go on a Mediterranean cruise - you'll never see the camera again Do: - if you have a badly misaligned film at the film rails or sprocket wheel it is often faster and easier to just take out the film and repeat rather then fidgeting to get the film aligned Edited January 22, 2017 by menos I M6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 22, 2017 Share #1131 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) continuation of Dirk ! and for rewind You'll see that pictures are nicer than digit. Good photos and don't forget to share with us in "I like fim" thread http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/page-1327?do=findComment&comment=3193217 Thank you Someone who use 2 digital M during 7 years Best Henry Edited January 22, 2017 by Doc Henry 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwj Posted January 22, 2017 Share #1132 Posted January 22, 2017 Forget the images, I want to see the Ti set!! (and the images...) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap Posted January 22, 2017 Share #1133 Posted January 22, 2017 At end of roll: - film rewind lever - rewind film - at end of roll pay attention when the film leaves the take up spool (you can feel it in the rewind crank and even hear it "snick" if silent) - rotate the rewind crank 3/4 to max 1 full turn to keep the film leader out for easy developing - remove bottom plate - open camera back - remove exposed film - drop in new film canister with left hand while holding the film leader between your left ring finger and left hand palm rest - while inserting the canister full the film leader so it just touches the camera body inside wall in the take up spool side (the film must fit right through the center of the take up spool tulip - look at the illustration) - check that the film is properly aligned at the film rails and the sprocket wheel - close the camera back - replace the bottom plate and lock it - wind the advance lever and release the camera until the film counter shows "1" (you will get away using also frame "0" if you load the camera carefully in a darker place - I get mostly 2/3 of frame "0" partly exposed) - shoot This way I usually get 38 frames and never once had a mis-loaded Leica M. Don't: - stick your fingers though the cloth shutter while loading and aligning the film - fold over the film leader (some people will tell you to bend the leader for a more secure loading - this is not necessary and can in worst case lend up with broken off film pieces getting stuck in the shutter rails, locking you shutter) - DONT EVER FORCE the last frame - best case: you rip the film off the canister spool and have to unload the camera in a closet, worst case: Chucky the puppet will come to your home at night … and steal you M6 away from you, sell it on eBay and go on a Mediterranean cruise - you'll never see the camera again Do: - if you have a badly misaligned film at the film rails or sprocket wheel it is often faster and easier to just take out the film and repeat rather then fidgeting to get the film aligned Hi Dirk, By not forcing the last frame, do you mean it is when I load the next frame, and I am unable to fire off the shutter, to not force that? I havent forced it before, but now I know not to do so! continuation of Dirk ! and for rewind You'll see that pictures are nicer than digit. Good photos and don't forget to share with us in "I like fim" thread http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/page-1327?do=findComment&comment=3193217 Thank you Someone who use 2 digital M during 7 years Best Henry Hi Henry thank you for the helpful video! I was fearing that I was rewinding too much not letting there be any bit to pull out from the spool, but the video seems to confirm that it is okay for me to fully rewind until the crank is loose Forget the images, I want to see the Ti set!! (and the images...) I have a few rolls processing right now, and will certainly get back to you on it I'll take some pictures on my phone for you to see of the actual body when I can remember to do so 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted January 23, 2017 Share #1134 Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Hi Dirk, By not forcing the last frame, do you mean it is when I load the next frame, and I am unable to fire off the shutter, to not force that? I havent forced it before, but now I know not to do so! When around the ~36-38 frame indicated you feel resistant during advancing the film with the advance lever - don't force it. The resistance means that you have fully extended the film out of the canister and it will go no further. That's all ;-) I have seen people really trying to eek one more frame out of the roll, ripping the film off the canister spool and rendering their camera useless until being able to unload the roll in a dark place :-( You can also completely save yourself the initial advancing with the camera open to get some film onto the makeup spool. This is unnecessary with the Leica rapid loading take up spool and will only waste 2 frames which you could otherwise use. It is sufficient to just drop in the film, making sure it is properly aligned between the rails and with the sprocket wheel, close the camera, shoot two empty frames (those are the ones you have exposed anyway with the camera open and start from frame 0 or frame 1. With the camera closed you will see reliably if you have loaded properly (just watch the rewind crank rotating while advancing the film and you will also feel in the advance lever if there is any undue resistance or strange feel should you have improperly loaded. As frame 0 (if you load the way I describe) is sometimes a little ruined, I tend to use it for maintenance - take a problematic lens, shoot a focus test, etc … it is always good to verify the rangefinder setting this way, as they tend to wander over the years and this way I have a reliable indicator every other roll. Frame 1 will expose always reliably and you will run ~38 good frames. Have fun! Btw - you asked for "tricks" M6 finders (if not upgraded to MP finder specs during their life time) do sometimes tend to flare so focussing can be difficult in certain lighting conditions. If this ever happens to you simply rotate the camera a few degrees away from perfectly horizontal, focus with the camera tilted (you will see the flare diminishing), re-frame properly and expose the shot. A more permanent workaround should you experience the finder flare a lot (maybe you shoot a lot in low light with strong light sources backlighting the scene), you can cut a small rectangle of tape and tape about 20% to 30% of the light collecting window next to the viewfinder window (in the center) - this will result in less strong frame lines but also will drastically reduce the flare. Edited January 23, 2017 by menos I M6 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap Posted January 23, 2017 Share #1135 Posted January 23, 2017 When around the ~36-38 frame indicated you feel resistant during advancing the film with the advance lever - don't force it. The resistance means that you have fully extended the film out of the canister and it will go no further. That's all ;-) I have seen people really trying to eek one more frame out of the roll, ripping the film off the canister spool and rendering their camera useless until being able to unload the roll in a dark place :-( I see. Thank you for the advice. I always do that, advancing until maybe it cocks half way only, and then the shutter is tight and wont release. So I guess that I should really be rewinding before trying to squeeze that last frame is this correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted January 23, 2017 Share #1136 Posted January 23, 2017 I see. Thank you for the advice. I always do that, advancing until maybe it cocks half way only, and then the shutter is tight and wont release. So I guess that I should really be rewinding before trying to squeeze that last frame is this correct? No need to sweat when to rewind - just shoot normally and when you feel you cannot fully wind around the 36-38 frame indicator you will know to rewind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted January 23, 2017 Share #1137 Posted January 23, 2017 Thank you Henry. That is good to know re normal M6s (I was referring to the Millennium though). (Et francais n'est pas un problème) br Philip In France Philip , price is still correct and stable , mint condition http://www.summilux.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=80929 http://www.summilux.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=80816 but digital M240 price fall http://www.summilux.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=80758 if you want to read in english, copy the link and go to "translation google" Rg H 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Lowe Posted February 10, 2017 Share #1138 Posted February 10, 2017 Not the quickest or the most convenient camera in the world but ultimately it's probably my favorite. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/35319-i-love-my-m6/?do=findComment&comment=3209840'>More sharing options...
philipus Posted February 14, 2017 Share #1139 Posted February 14, 2017 I find mine both convenient and plenty quick, it even goes to 1/1000th of a second. Not the quickest or the most convenient camera in the world but ultimately it's probably my favorite. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted February 16, 2017 Share #1140 Posted February 16, 2017 M6 TTL Millennium, just added the MP style controls and a DAG black dot: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/35319-i-love-my-m6/?do=findComment&comment=3214686'>More sharing options...
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