Looking for M-D in 2020

[olegn]

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I'm thinking of buying an M-D to pair it with my Monochrome for having some color options. M-D looks like an exellent choice (in comparison to M10-D) for me because i like the 262 form factor better, i like the brass plate with black paint better, and everything else is better, exept maybe a shutter sound. And i'm doing a relaxed hobbie photography most of the time so no need for an exeptional image quality. Also i have both M9M and M10M and cant say that i like the M10M much more.

But it turns out that its hard to find a new M-D - i found only 2 using internet and the price is over 7200$. While the price by itself doesnt shoсk me ( i may decide to sell one of the monochromes for this) it still look overpriced for an 2016 model. I want to ask is it a normal price for a M-D? And also what is an ok price range for a used one?(While the used M-D is also hard to find.) Besides the price questions i would appreciate to hear could there be some problems with M-D purchase nowadays - software, batteries, sensors?

Thanks

Edited August 13, 2020 by olegn

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[a.noctilux]

Hello Oleg,

I'm happy M-D user since 2017 purchased after M10 (for fun).

If I had M-D before M10, I would not have bought M10.

For me they are two different M to use on different mood.

My M-D shutter is not loud, just a bit different than my M10.

 

On the best battery life (thousands pics, weeks of use), I can't see why bother.

Nothing to complain on sensor or software ( only once firmware upgrade for time-out ! ).

 

M-Ds are very scarce, I waited 1/2 year to find one second hand, as even by then no new M-D available.

have a look in this thread, here

 

If you're interested by sh, there is one on sale Grenoble France, see this link (3 000€)

 

Edited August 13, 2020 by a.noctilux

[olegn]

31 minutes ago, a.noctilux said:

Hello Oleg,

I'm happy M-D user since 2017 purchased after M10 (for fun).

If I had M-D before M10, I would not have bought M10.

For me they are two different M to use on different mood.

My M-D shutter is not loud, just a bit different than my M10.

 

On the best battery life (thousands pics, weeks of use), I can't see why bother.

Nothing to complain on sensor or software ( only once firmware upgrade for time-out ! ).

 

M-Ds are very scarce, I waited 1/2 year to find one second hand, as even by then no new M-D available.

have a look in this thread, here

 

If you're interested by sh, there is one on sale Grenoble France, see this link (3 000€)

 

Thanks for your answer! And what do you think of an ok price range for a new one today?

Edited August 13, 2020 by olegn

[darylgo]

Used M60 would be the same sensor, minimalist design, beautiful body with the rectangular exposure meter window.   You don’t get exposure compensation or a threaded shutter release, no lugs.  

[a.noctilux]

21 hours ago, darylgo said:

Used M60 would be the same sensor, minimalist design, beautiful body with the rectangular exposure meter window.   You don’t get exposure compensation or a threaded shutter release, no lugs.  

Have a look in this thread for more infos M-D/M Edition 60

[plaidshirts]

On 8/13/2020 at 2:49 AM, olegn said:

Thanks for your answer! And what do you think of an ok price range for a new one today?

I haven't seen a new one for sale so I can't comment on that, but I've seen used ones posted in the $3500 to $4500 range.

[qrede]

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Im considering selling mine.
Bought new this februar, so still has lots of warranty. Only ~2.000 actuations, and near mint condition (must better than the french one being linked to above here, at least).

Not sure what a fair price is, though. Pm me, and we could see if it is of interest to you..

[CosmoM3]

I have one in excellent condition that I may consider selling.

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[olegn]

Surprisingly found a new one in online shop for about 5500$. (Actually it will cost some more due to the delivery and some taxes.) I did a purchase and they said I'll get it in 2-3 weeks.