mshchem Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1721 Posted November 7, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) So it sounds like a few cameras are actually being sold. That's good news. I would like to think that if there's a market, and Leica is making money, (hopefully), that Leica can fill the pre-orders before the coming winter solstice 🙂. it's been so long since we have had a new film camera launch, I haven’t bought a brand new film camera since 1999 (no shortage of used though) It sure would be nice if we had an idea of timing. Reminds me of waiting for Christmas when I was a kid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1722 Posted November 7, 2022 So I got a generic email saying delivery may be sometime next year... Remember the claims that Leica was using all new parts due to supply chain issues? Sure they are. So much for that November release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1723 Posted November 7, 2022 14 minutes ago, mshchem said: So it sounds like a few cameras are actually being sold. That's good news. I would like to think that if there's a market, and Leica is making money, (hopefully), that Leica can fill the pre-orders before the coming winter solstice 🙂. it's been so long since we have had a new film camera launch, I haven’t bought a brand new film camera since 1999 (no shortage of used though) It sure would be nice if we had an idea of timing. Reminds me of waiting for Christmas when I was a kid. The superb Kodak Ektar H35 was released a few months ago. I cannot remember the last time a 1/2 frame 35mm camera was offered for sale new. (ok outside the incredible Lomo LC-Wide). No supply chain issues there! It actually is a very fun sunny day camera. I highly recommend it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1724 Posted November 7, 2022 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1725 Posted November 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, Huss said: And yet people pay a lot more for monochrom digital Leicas. 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1726 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 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/336216-new-leica-m6-film-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4558217'>More sharing options...
mshchem Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1727 Posted November 7, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshchem Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1728 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1729 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. I also have the Summicron 28 v2, and a CV 28 3.5. 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! And so tiny!! Because it is so cheap, I don't worry about protective filters etc It is not a Summaron copy - just looks like one. Optically it is its own thing which is good. Back to the new M6. What is the delay? What happened to the claim that Leica is using all new parts so they don't have to worry about supplier issues? The dealer cannot even give a rough time period for delivery, only some time next year! Sounds like they are using the same pieces as - shock horror! - the MP.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1730 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 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/336216-new-leica-m6-film-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4558331'>More sharing options...
BradS Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1731 Posted November 7, 2022 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1732 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1733 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. This seems to be the perfect balance of the two - nice, rich and deep but not shiny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0FmOLu1YDc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted November 7, 2022 Share #1734 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
archive_all Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1735 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
archive_all Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1736 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. 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1737 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! All new parts remember?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikep996 Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1738 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshchem Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1739 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. 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshchem Posted November 8, 2022 Share #1740 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). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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