bear6565 Posted May 16, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Anyone out there be able to tell me what the " holy grail " of film M's is Keen to learn what's the most collectible Leica's I have ann M6 & MP, both Chrome but I'm curious as to what pecking order is in place for collecting a Black M3, Black M4? Appreciate any tips Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Hi bear6565, Take a look here What is the holy grail of M's. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
a.noctilux Posted May 16, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 16, 2011 What for ? Just for fun of searching ? Platinum ...diamond logo...maybe... To have a M no body else can ? Black M1 Black M4 are so common... I have some. Or for taking photographs ? All other M then. Arnaud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear6565 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted May 17, 2011 Just something to cherish rather than use that much. I'm glad you said that M4's are common, that was my feeling. Many thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted May 17, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 17, 2011 I'd guess that high on many collectors' list would be an original MP in black paint with matching Leicavit. At least if you judge by the auction prices. Many users will say M2, personally i rate my newly CLAd and recovered 1957 M3 very high. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear6565 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted May 17, 2011 Hey Carl That fits Many thanks, I better start saving. Flickr: Dyball's Photostream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted May 17, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 17, 2011 I think people have personal holy grails; it's easy enough to work out what's rare and hence "covetable" but that is not necessarily the same thing. I'm totally happy with my M2, M7 and MP, for instance. It's all relative Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear6565 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted May 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Cheers Bill I have an M6 & MP so I guess I shouldn't complain. Thanks Guys Flickr: Dyball's Photostream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 17, 2011 Share #8 Posted May 17, 2011 If you want a 'collectable' piece why not buy one of the earlier Barnack models? A nice piece of photographic history and they come with a fabulous 5cm lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Nomad64 Posted May 17, 2011 Share #9 Posted May 17, 2011 Mainly depending from what is meant by Holy Grail. Rare models, famous photographers' stuff and not always on rationale basis, such as is the case with M3s whose ID numbers are greater than 1,000,000 that become even more valuable if greater than 1,100,000. Just for the sake of drooling here are some gems exposed at my favorite pusher... er seller: Newoldcamera - Scheda prodotto Newoldcamera - Scheda prodotto Newoldcamera - Scheda prodotto Newoldcamera - Scheda prodotto Newoldcamera - Scheda prodotto Newoldcamera - Scheda prodotto Cheers, Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear6565 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted May 17, 2011 That's ticking all the right boxes. All I need now is to win the lottery - Thanks Appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveYork Posted May 17, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 17, 2011 Just for the sake of drooling here are some gems exposed at my favorite pusher... er seller: And I'm so glad they don't ship to the US. As they say, resistance would be futile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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