Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1641  Posted November 7, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, Al Brown said: I do not shoot monochrome. Do the math for Portra and baths 😑 And yet people pay a lot more for monochrom digital Leicas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 7, 2022 Posted November 7, 2022 Hi Huss, Take a look here New Leica M6 Film Camera. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1642  Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Al Brown said: Only because there is no real market competition and you have to pay whatever the red dot overlord tells you. That Kodak half frame though, THAT's some awesome news. I was just reading about it back in September. $49 on Amazon. Brutally cool.https://retopro.co/pages/product-1 Really fun camera to use. 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! Edited November 7, 2022 by Huss 4 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/336216-new-leica-m6-film-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4558217'>More sharing options...
mshchem Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1643 Â Posted November 7, 2022 That 28mm TT Artisan is a gem. I used it with my new and shiny (silver) M11. Bought my open box from B&H for under 300 US. I was so impressed I bought a 2nd as a backup. It's not a Leica but it's an amazing lens. It's the only China made lens I have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshchem Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1644  Posted November 7, 2022 I need to move to California, we have had nice weather here (Iowa) but it's going to be "darkroom season" soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1645 Â Posted November 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, mshchem said: That 28mm TT Artisan is a gem. I used it with my new and shiny (silver) M11. Bought my open box from B&H for under 300 US. I was so impressed I bought a 2nd as a backup. It's not a Leica but it's an amazing lens. It's the only China made lens I have. I love it. Â I also have the Summicron 28 v2, and a CV 28 3.5. Â I guess I'd crack out the Cron when I need 'the best' but frankly for daylight photography where the 5.6 aperture doesn't matter it is great! Â And so tiny!! Â Because it is so cheap, I don't worry about protective filters etc It is not a Summaron copy - just looks like one. Â Optically it is its own thing which is good. Back to the new M6. Â What is the delay? Â What happened to the claim that Leica is using all new parts so they don't have to worry about supplier issues? Â The dealer cannot even give a rough time period for delivery, only some time next year! Â Sounds like they are using the same pieces as - shock horror! - the MP.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1646  Posted November 7, 2022 19 minutes ago, mshchem said: I need to move to California, we have had nice weather here (Iowa) but it's going to be "darkroom season" soon Last week taken with my MP, CV 40 2.8 and C200. (full disclosure, it is meant to rain the next couple of days)  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 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/336216-new-leica-m6-film-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4558331'>More sharing options...
BradS Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1647  Posted November 7, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, Huss said: ... Back to the new M6.  What is the delay? The company that is supplying the red dots f'd up and sent a pallet full of red dots that say "Leica" instead of "Leitz".....Oooops! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1648 Â Posted November 7, 2022 one of the marketing people suggested that somebody go buy 3000 bandaids and we'll send out the first 3000 with bandaids over the place where the red dot is supposed to be...but that idea was rejected. Â Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1649 Â Posted November 7, 2022 This video give the clearest look, IMO, of what the matte black paint looks like. I find the current BP too shiny, and the black chrome a little too thin looking. Â This seems to be the perfect balance of the two - nice, rich and deep but not shiny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0FmOLu1YDc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1650  Posted November 7, 2022 57 minutes ago, Huss said: This video give the clearest look, IMO, of what the matte black paint looks like. I find the current BP too shiny, and the black chrome a little too thin looking.  This seems to be the perfect balance of the two - nice, rich and deep but not shiny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0FmOLu1YDc I just stumbled on that video last night too. I wasn't sure about the matte black paint, but that video did make it look good. So good that my wife said "you should get matte black, not that shiny MP black"  What do you know, she does actually listen to my camera ramblings. I hope she doesn't quiz me on purse and shoe terminology. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
archive_all Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1651  Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, logan2z said: I just stumbled on that video last night too. I wasn't sure about the matte black paint, but that video did make it look good. So good that my wife said "you should get matte black, not that shiny MP black"  What do you know, she does actually listen to my camera ramblings. I hope she doesn't quiz me on purse and shoe terminology. My wife said the M6 was 'cute' when I showed her options between the three current cameras. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
archive_all Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1652 Â Posted November 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Huss said: This video give the clearest look, IMO, of what the matte black paint looks like. I find the current BP too shiny, and the black chrome a little too thin looking. Â This seems to be the perfect balance of the two - nice, rich and deep but not shiny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0FmOLu1YDc Wait, so Leica out the M-A frame line lever on this guys M6? That makes sense since they've been putting the M6 R lever on the M-A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1653 Â Posted November 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, archive_all said: Wait, so Leica out the M-A frame line lever on this guys M6? That makes sense since they've been putting the M6 R lever on the M-A. NO! Â All new parts remember?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikep996 Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1654  Posted November 8, 2022 I just now (8AM in the UK, Nov 8 ) - received an email from Leica, UK saying the M6 was "back in stock" and available for purchase.  I had requested to be on their alert list.  I have since decided to purchase it from Leica Miami (trade-in involved) in the USA when we return in December.  But apparently there are some available... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshchem Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1655  Posted November 8, 2022 I will believe it when I see it. Hopefully Leica is sitting on a thousand cameras, trickling them out to create marketing chatter. After watching the video from Mathphotograper I'm more convinced than ever I want one of these cameras. I'm glad I'm not hooked Porsches, and Rolex watches, not for the lack of dreaming. 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshchem Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1656 Â Posted November 8, 2022 Just received a note from Samy's manager of E commerce. NO ETA ON NEW M6. My all caps. I am guessing middle of December for the privileged few, February for the rest of us (me). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1657 Â Posted November 8, 2022 Just spoke with my Leica dealer, where I pre-ordered an M6, and it's looking like a long wait. Â They have not received even a single camera yet. I was told that based on the number of pre-orders, and the rate at which film M's have been received over the past several years, the wait may be on the order of 'years'. Â At least I'm somewhere on the list, LOL. Â I was also told that the demand for the M6 Reissue is 'unprecedented'. Â Strangely, this makes me happy (about the future of film photography). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1658 Â Posted November 8, 2022 Anyone still believe the all new parts to alleviate supply issues line? Â Black MP unavailable. Â M6 unavailable. Â The new Leica - same as the old Leica. Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1659  Posted November 8, 2022 53 minutes ago, mshchem said: Just received a note from Samy's manager of E commerce. NO ETA ON NEW M6. My all caps. I am guessing middle of December for the privileged few, February for the rest of us (me). Ok, so how long before the privileged few are flipping these on eBay for a profit to impatient buyers who want the camera in time for the holidays? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshchem Posted November 9, 2022 Share #1660  Posted November 9, 2022 Reminds me a bit of the newest Corvettes, people flipping and making a bit extra. Sounds like a way to get audited.  We shall see. MP with a tilted rewind. Still, a darn beautiful camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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