grahamc Posted October 25, 2021 Share #1 Posted October 25, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi fellow screen less fans. I randomly came across this today and thought it was a surprisingly reasonable price (although I've never seen one for sale before so I could be wrong). I have no affiliation and am not looking for an M60 but thought maybe someone here might be interested: https://www.9days.hk/product-leicam60camerabody-z18i0018-4222/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kivis Posted October 25, 2021 Share #2 Posted October 25, 2021 How much is HKD48,800 in US Dollars? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted October 25, 2021 Share #3 Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) 1 USD = 7.77418 HKD USD 6,277.33 5,400.99 € Launched at 15,000 € so a good price...complete with the original 35mm lens (heavy ! ) without lens, not very interesting (for me) Edited October 25, 2021 by a.noctilux 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted October 25, 2021 Share #4 Posted October 25, 2021 ...£4,563. Hmmm; not a bad price (I suppose) but it is for the body only! One of the unique aspects (quite literally) of the M60 was that it came with a special-edition 35mm Summilux. Without the lens I, for one, wouldn't even remotely be interested in having the body. Philip. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted October 25, 2021 Share #5 Posted October 25, 2021 A thread here ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) Ah yes a very fair point about the lens @pippy & @a.noctilux. I was quite surprised though that it is 'just' a third or so more $ than what the D-262's are going for . Having never seen one for sale before I had expected the premium to be more than that Edited October 25, 2021 by grahamc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
setuporg Posted October 27, 2021 Share #7 Posted October 27, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Those people who separated a steelilux from its Edition 60 mothership should not be received in a polite society. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted October 27, 2021 34 minutes ago, setuporg said: Those people who separated a steelilux from its Edition 60 mothership should not be received in a polite society. It's a fair point. I really didn't think about the fact that this was a set and only a set 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted October 27, 2021 Share #9 Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) Unless maybe they’re 28/50 users 😉 and need 2 bodies... Edited October 27, 2021 by NigelG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted October 27, 2021 Share #10 Posted October 27, 2021 The nasty hand grip is also not part of the original. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted October 27, 2021 Share #11 Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, setuporg said: Those people who separated a steelilux from its Edition 60 mothership should not be received in a polite society. Brings new meaning to separation anxiety. On 10/25/2021 at 2:52 AM, grahamc said: Hi fellow screen less fans. I randomly came across this The price for the complete set, including box and accessories sat for many months at LA Leica. $10,000. The piece de resistance is the lens from what I’ve read and heard. Furthermore, stainless steel is a very difficult metal for Leica and they aren’t planning its use again. The body and lens are absolutely gorgeous and the lens has a different design than the 35 FLE, larger with a removable lens shade. The parts are available through Leica, a stainless foot to fit the hot shoe is $125, the hood and cap are available also. The body, IMHO, should be a collectible and perhaps it will be. Leica redesigned it to be lux with a design that makes me think they were testing the market. The thinner M10 was their choice rather than thick body of the M60. The case for the M60 is big and makes the camera difficult to use, luxurious and with a strap permanently attached its a beast. Bottom line: there’s many parts that were included in the set, purchasing it in pieces can get pricey and some items aren’t available any longer. For fun, look for an unboxing, it’s huge. Edited October 27, 2021 by darylgo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan_S Posted October 27, 2021 Share #12 Posted October 27, 2021 I bought one in mint set a couple weeks ago fully boxed with papers, gloves and all accessories. I didn't use it yet and wonder if I should (I have another M digital bodies for using) but I love the finish, feel and the lens is unique imho. One of the nicer special editions. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted October 27, 2021 Share #13 Posted October 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, Milan_S said: I didn't use it yet and wonder if I should (I have another M digital bodies for using) but I love the finish, feel and the lens is unique imho. One of the nicer special editions. The body is bullet proof, I don’t think it could be damaged if you try. I gave mine a hard knock and everything works perfect, no dents, the rangefinder is accurate. Smooth as ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan_S Posted October 27, 2021 Share #14 Posted October 27, 2021 5 hours ago, darylgo said: The body is bullet proof, I don’t think it could be damaged if you try. I gave mine a hard knock and everything works perfect, no dents, the rangefinder is accurate. Smooth as ever. So I should start to use it maybe more, I only think that the provided 35mm Summilux looks good with it right, did you try any other lenses with it which look also good? I have tried black paint and black and silver chrome but they don't look that good. Maybe Titanium (but have no Titanium lenses for now) Did anybody try safari lenses on the m60 body? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted October 27, 2021 Share #15 Posted October 27, 2021 It's a matter of taste, mixing or maintaining a consistent lens/body look. Here's the M60 with Safari. I love shooting this camera, when first released there was great delight by many that the screen was absent, I wasn't one of them. After shooting I understood the enthusiasm of others, the joy of shooting without the compulsion to review. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/325698-m60/?do=findComment&comment=4300983'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted October 27, 2021 Share #16 Posted October 27, 2021 I loved using mine, but eventually felt it was an unjustified extravagance. I used it with other lenses, but came to the concusion I preferred it with the 35 glued to it. I was sorry to see it go, but knew it was the right decision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted October 27, 2021 Share #17 Posted October 27, 2021 46 minutes ago, IkarusJohn said: unjustified extravagance I keep telling my wife it is a necessity, and yet she remains unconvinced. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share #18 Posted October 28, 2021 17 hours ago, darylgo said: Brings new meaning to separation anxiety. The price for the complete set, including box and accessories sat for many months at LA Leica. $10,000. The piece de resistance is the lens from what I’ve read and heard. Furthermore, stainless steel is a very difficult metal for Leica and they aren’t planning its use again. The body and lens are absolutely gorgeous and the lens has a different design than the 35 FLE, larger with a removable lens shade. The parts are available through Leica, a stainless foot to fit the hot shoe is $125, the hood and cap are available also. The body, IMHO, should be a collectible and perhaps it will be. Leica redesigned it to be lux with a design that makes me think they were testing the market. The thinner M10 was their choice rather than thick body of the M60. The case for the M60 is big and makes the camera difficult to use, luxurious and with a strap permanently attached its a beast. Bottom line: there’s many parts that were included in the set, purchasing it in pieces can get pricey and some items aren’t available any longer. For fun, look for an unboxing, it’s huge. I'll definitely take a look at one of those unboxing videos ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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