thomasw_ Posted September 7, 2013 Share #21 Posted September 7, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) For just 35/50 lenses and a first M film camera? I'd recommend the M2. Using a RF is about the VF and the M2 has more accurate 50mm frame lines than a standard M6 and way less frame line clutter to boot. For a 35/50 RF shooter it is in my view the perfect M. Just get a M2 with a VF in good, clear optical condition; they are not hard to find. You will need a small pocket light meter or learn sunny 16. But as a bonus, you won't have to suffer the red-blinking of the meter in the VF in low light! best regards, thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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otto.f Posted September 7, 2013 Share #22 Posted September 7, 2013 is the M6 "TTL version" only used when using a flash? No not at all. The flash thing is not the most interesting difference with other M6's. The most important new features compared to the M6 are: - 3 viewfinders to choose with 0.85, 0.72 or 0.56 magnification; this is more tele- , general, or more wide-angle oriented - a larger shutter dial that (at last), in movement, corresponds with the direction of the led-arrows in the viewfinder for finding the right exposure, also in accordance with the direction of the diaphragm ring. Better leds too. Which makes it it all much faster and more intuitive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted October 12, 2013 Share #23 Posted October 12, 2013 I own a M7 with 0,58 VF. But I like the Elmarit 28mm very much and it is completely visible in this version M7 VF. My tele is a 75mm so that is not any problem. I like the AE and TTL flash possibility on my M7. You can handle this camera very fast. OK there are only two mechanical times available, 1/60s and 1/125s but I have always a set of spare parts batteries in the bag available. So maybe more confusing to make any decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted October 13, 2013 Share #24 Posted October 13, 2013 I just got myself a nice M2 and have to say I am enjoying it very much, my mobile kit is 35/50/90 so its perfect for me and that Shutter action is like a soft kiss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotoklaus Posted October 14, 2013 Share #25 Posted October 14, 2013 I own a M3 from 1961 and a M6 from 1989. For the daily use I would prefer the M6 in case of the very accurate build-in-meter and the framelines for 35mm- lenses, which I use most. Both feel very smooth, there is mechanically not so much difference, I think. The film advance, the shutter feel and sound are almost the same. So if you want a good camera to take photos with, go for a M6. Well built, reliable, useful features. And there are a lot of them on the market, so it´s easy to find a good one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted October 14, 2013 Share #26 Posted October 14, 2013 You can't go wrong with any Leica - it just depends on the "convenience" features you like. I have M3s from '55 and '60, the M4 I bought in '68, M5, M6, and M9, as well as CL and Zeiss Ikon ZM. I'm happy with any of them. There is a freedom in using the non-metered models as you learn to meter (or judge) your surroundings, set the camera, then just concentrate on composition and shoot (while tweaking settings if the subject requires). I find the pictures I take that way seem fresher, as I'm not over-thinking the meter information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalArts 99 Posted October 14, 2013 Share #27 Posted October 14, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Don't forget that you can take the batteries out of the M6 and it becomes a non-metered Leica M. Put the batteries back in and you have a meter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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