kuau Posted January 25, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 25, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am thinking about adding to my Leica collection and I am on the fence about either a used M 240 or M 262. I have noticed that the used market on the M 240 is abundant and also cheaper then a used M 262. As of now I have narrowed it down to a used M 262 w/h Leica warranty for $3950 USD or a used M 240 again with warranty for $3500 I am tempted by the M 240 to save a little money yet I have no use for video yet the lighter M 262 is also very tempting. Any advice? ps. I already own a SL and a S 006 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 Hi kuau, Take a look here Buy a used M 240 or M 262. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Luke_Miller Posted January 25, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 25, 2017 The other thing you gain with the M 240 is the option to use an EVF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuau Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted January 25, 2017 Good question yet on the used market the 262 are fetching more then the M 240's clearly because there are way more 240's out there then 262's and now with a lot of people wanting the M10 is creating a glut of M 240 on the used market Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 25, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 25, 2017 I don't know myself which one to keep, M262 or M240. Each one please me in different way. I have bought my M262 new and M240 cost me far less money, but second hand and some years older. The 80g less is nothing, but when in use I much appreciate in the field. The EVF can be handy for some works, but not really "Leica M-like" with the thing stuck on the top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted January 26, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 26, 2017 Do you prefer brass or an alloy of aluminium? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 26, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 26, 2017 I'll flip a coin https://www.freeonlinedice.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh7 Posted January 27, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 27, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) How is it the 262 worth more then the 240 60 grams less BS Do you prefer brass or an alloy of aluminium? Brass is good if there is black paint. Chrome....not so much Is it more protective, really? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuau Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted January 28, 2017 So I've narrowed it down $3500 for a used M240 silver not registered so I assume I could register it and receive a warranty $3900 for a used M262 same thing not registered. Both camera are mint condition with under 500 clicks Or $5695 for a new M10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 28, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 28, 2017 As you have an SL, you would not be pleased by the M240 + EVF, it's slow with longgg blackout after trigger. So the M262 hasn't that to be tempted, so I would choose M262 if I had SL. But, if I didn't have my 2 x M (240+262), I would buy new M10 . Maybe, in few days, I would swap, but the decision is not done yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuau Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted January 28, 2017 Yes I do have the SL I would never use the EVF on the M240 I am just trying to get my head around why an M262 is more money then a M240 ok I get it, it's 60gm lighter and aluminum top plate yet is that worth and extra $400 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 28, 2017 Share #11 Posted January 28, 2017 Now you have to choose M 262 or M240. And maybe later, swap to M10. While you can, why not go to a dealer and hold one (M 240, 262, M10) to make your decision. In your place, as I have "seeeen and feeeel" M10 for few minutes (that's enought for me), I would go for M10. The difficulty is which one 240/262 has to go, I can't make decision. But that's me and you may want to try M 240 or M 262. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted January 29, 2017 Share #12 Posted January 29, 2017 The M262 also has a better sensor. And perhaps the most pleasing shutter sound among all digital M's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markforce Posted January 29, 2017 Share #13 Posted January 29, 2017 The M262 also has a better sensor. And perhaps the most pleasing shutter sound among all digital M's. Come again on the sensor, how is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted January 29, 2017 Share #14 Posted January 29, 2017 Come again on the sensor, how is that? http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/262326-m262-vs-m240-image-quality/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted January 31, 2017 Share #15 Posted January 31, 2017 Both camera are mint condition with under 500 clicks Less than 500 clicks... I often wonder what people buy a camera for. I think they buy a camera not for taking pictures but just to sport an expensive "new" model in the neighborhood. 500 clicks is what I usually do in a week with my oooooooold camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted February 1, 2017 Share #16 Posted February 1, 2017 So I've narrowed it down $3500 for a used M240 silver not registered so I assume I could register it and receive a warranty $3900 for a used M262 same thing not registered. Both camera are mint condition with under 500 clicks Or $5695 for a new M10 I think you mean $6595 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bill Posted February 4, 2017 Share #17 Posted February 4, 2017 I own a M-262, and love it. Truth be told, there isn't all that much difference between the M-240, M-262 and (strangely enough) the new M10. All 3 have 24 Mpx sensors. The M-240 has video and live view, The M10 does away with video and the M-262 has neither. To me, the biggest advantage of the M10 is the improved low light sensitivity. The other improvements (bar one) are minor, but good upgrades. The thinner body of the M10 is nice, but there isn't that much difference and I can live with mine. The M10 has a nicer arrangement for the ISO selector, and the two position power switch (on and off) The M10 will shoot at 5 frames per second, while my M262 chugs along at 3 (again, not a big deal). The only problem with the M10 is the lower capacity battery (as I understand it, it is rated at 40% lower capacity than the previous battery), but it was needed to fit into the slimmer body. Basically, as I see it, the M10 is an evolutionary upgrade, and especially if you need the low light sensitivity (most of my shooting is in the daytime). It is the best digital M body available... and worth upgrading if you feel you need the advantages, but most of us (including me) really don't need to shoot at ISO 50,000. All three are excellent cameras... any one of which will deliver the goods in true Leica style. While I would love to get an M10, I'm going to hold off for now, and continue shooting with my M-262. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark II Posted February 6, 2017 Share #18 Posted February 6, 2017 I went with a 262, even though the prices for the 240 and 262 were essentially the same. The live-view on the 240 is not terribly well implemented, with restrictions on the magnification patch position and a less than state of the art EVF. I preferred the lower weight of the 262. I did not compare the 262's shutter to the 240, but against my M7 it sounds rather hollow and clunky... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuau Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted February 25, 2017 Well after serious thought I ended up with a light used basically new M 262 for $4000 I am really enjoying it so far. I think I made the right decision for me, and who knows maybe in a year or so pick up a used M10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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