boygunting Posted November 14, 2010 Share #1 Posted November 14, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey guys! as you might guess from the title alone I am new here hehe, last time I held a film camera was when I was ten(so proud when my dad developed it and it wasn't just a blur unlike my sister's one hehe) but i've been shooting with digital for almost 5 years now, now this is the part where I need you guys, In 2 weeks time I'm bound to meet up with a guy selling a leica m6, now I just want to ask what precautions or tests i should do before making the transaction, I do not own any leica lenses atm and he's only selling the body, the camera looks as good as new, it comes with original papers and even reciept where it was purchased(here in dublin ireland thank god) it seems to be the '97 production model since the engraving isn't on the top plate but rather on the back, I just asked him for the serial number there, hope to get it by tomorrow. thanking you in advance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bw762 Posted November 14, 2010 Share #2 Posted November 14, 2010 Hi! I found this to be helpful. Good luck - hope the camera turns out to be as good as you thought. http://cameraquest.com/leicamchecklist.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphoenix Posted November 14, 2010 Share #3 Posted November 14, 2010 Hi, Greetings from "Oz". Take a look at the first index page of this collectors sectionunder "Help on inspecting a potential purchase" by "azman". Up to 27/10/10, there are 2 pages of hints. I've found some of them useful. Regards, David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boygunting Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted November 14, 2010 will check it out now, i'm really just worried about it's functionality, i'm almost 100% sure it's true leica, well if it's the real one in the photos lol, it's an m6 ttl btw. thanks for the advice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boygunting Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted November 14, 2010 also while i'm at it, i'll probably get hammered for this but may I ask if there's such a thing as a canon lens adapter for a leica? I'm a poor student and I cant really afford to get a leica lens for a few weeks anyway after paying for the m6 which is going to be 1,000 euros. I'm pretty sure I saw some m bodies with canon fits on them but i just cant seem to find out the name of the adaptor, I know this is a stupid question lol I feel so ashamed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphoenix Posted November 14, 2010 Share #6 Posted November 14, 2010 Sure is, Leica originally made screw/ bayonet adaptors when introducing the M series. Voigtlander currently make them for their rangefinder cameras/lenses. I'm using 3 of them and they work. Rgds, David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boygunting Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted November 14, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) thanks for that david, i doubt i'll find voigtlander here, they're really hard to find here, all the old camera shops are closing down getting replaced by snazzier ones, might I ask what lens you guys think is the best starter, and a bit affordable please lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphoenix Posted November 14, 2010 Share #8 Posted November 14, 2010 Whoops, when I said "sure is" I meant to the adaptor, not to the question. Sorry!!! Also, the Leica and Canon screw mounts are the same. I'm using both brands with Voigtlander adaptors on my M's. Rgds, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boygunting Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted November 14, 2010 I'm a bit confused lol, ok so I wont need an adaptor? Cause I have canon lenses? or will I need the voigtlander adaptor? God I sound so ignorant lol and don't worry I actually found that answer funny hehe no offense taken lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boygunting Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted November 14, 2010 Ok i just spootted that now, I do need adaptors lol sorry it's just that my head is melted today, 5:20am and I'm still up doing assignments lol, whew at least I only have to worry bout that adaptor now! any recommendations for a good starter leica glass? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphoenix Posted November 14, 2010 Share #11 Posted November 14, 2010 If you can find an adaptor, I would go for a 50mm/f2 Summitar (Leitz). That would get you started. An early Summicron would be great, but they are not cheap. My Summitars are almost as good as my Summicron anyway. If you want to start with a wide-angle, I would go for a 35mm/f2.8 Canon. Of course, given the chance Leitz lenses are the way to go. I'm sure the other members have many alternatives. Rgds, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boygunting Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted November 14, 2010 lol i'm actually planning to use it on the m6 hehe so if i'd get that summitar i wont need an adaptor, but yea i have to settle for canon atm, i have the 35mm you mentioned lol but yea i just need an adaptor, thanks for your input! I'll start looking around antique stores on monday for these lenses lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphoenix Posted November 14, 2010 Share #13 Posted November 14, 2010 If you get a Summitar you will need an adaptor as they were only made in screw mount. The Summicron was made in both screw and Bayonet mount, and is comparatively expensive in both. I think you said you are in Dublin. I was there in 2003 and am sure there were some shops selling 2nd hand cameras there then. Have you tried checking some of the camera magazines like "Amateur Photographer", etc. for current dealers in your area? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiZZ Posted November 14, 2010 Share #14 Posted November 14, 2010 Advice: Don't buy the Canon 50 f/0.95. It's absolutely pointless. Very blurry, soft, low contrast, no details what so ever. You need to stop it down to 2.8 or 4 to get anything useful out of it. Also, take a look at early Nikon lenses. They were called Nikkon Kogaku. Nikon had the S rangefinder that had the M39 lens mount, like the Leica lenses. I have a 5cm f/2 and it is a beauty. Not a Leitz, but a very good lens indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boygunting Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share #15 Posted November 14, 2010 Lol trust me I've looked around in Dublin, every nook and cranny, then don't really stock much leitz camera, and if they did only a few and you'll have to pay an arm and a leg. kay adapter in the list now, is it advisable to get an m motor? omg nikon kogaku? score i saw one on sale! hope it's still there omg will it fit the m series yea? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiZZ Posted November 14, 2010 Share #16 Posted November 14, 2010 Lol trust me I've looked around in Dublin, every nook and cranny, then don't really stock much leitz camera, and if they did only a few and you'll have to pay an arm and a leg. kay adapter in the list now, is it advisable to get an m motor? omg nikon kogaku? score i saw one on sale! hope it's still there omg will it fit the m series yea? Personally I don't see a need for a motor, I know a few users here have one and use it a lot. It's not a must. Look for Nippon Kogaku. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boygunting Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share #17 Posted November 14, 2010 Ok saw a nippon kogaku and I'm trying to buy it, have you tried using it with the leicas? I'll save the summicron buying until next month, don't have enough money atm, hope the kogaku works now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted November 14, 2010 Share #18 Posted November 14, 2010 When you ask about Canon lenses, you do mean Canon rangefinder lenses from the 50s and 60s, don't you, not modern SLR lenses? Don't worry about the body not being genuine - there are no knock-off copies of M cameras or M lenses. The Russian copies were of older, screw-thread Leicas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boygunting Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted November 14, 2010 Well I've got a few old ones like the 50mm 1.8mkI and ir's an old thread mount so yes the old rangefinder lenses, and yes lol my bad the question that I really wanted to ask was how do I know if all the funcions are working correctly etcetera Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphoenix Posted November 14, 2010 Share #20 Posted November 14, 2010 Aside from what's been mentioned above, only putting a film through it will show any faults. If I can't do this before purchase, I just check what I can, look at it's overall condition and rely on "Gut Feel". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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