a.noctilux Posted November 26, 2022 Share #1761 Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 minutes ago, cj3209 said: Being a camera technician is not as sexy as a tik-tok/youtube influencer or real estate/investment professional (ie., bitcoin) - that's whats going on with young people (I have a young adult son). With time, repairs for items like cameras, watches, etc. are going to be more expensive (a watch CLA/repair can easily go for $400+, and that's now). Mechanical watch is very expensive to maintain. Last time I wanted a "watch maintenance" for one of my mechanical chronograph, it was about 1,000 + € 😝. Happily, I sold some chronographs, many years ago. Edited November 26, 2022 by a.noctilux Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj3209 Posted November 26, 2022 Share #1762 Posted November 26, 2022 Just now, a.noctilux said: Mechanical watch is very expensive to maitain. Last time I wanted a "watch maintenance" for one of my mechanical chronograph, it was about 1,000 + € 😝. Actually, it's not too bad. Most modern watches can get by without a CLA for 5+ years unless you bang it around. I only do a CLA on my watches if they start really slowing down or speeding up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted November 26, 2022 Share #1763 Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) Yes it's not too bad, just saying that Leica M maintenance can be seen as mechanical watch's. Training persons only can cope with, no automation can replace them. Not too far from new M6, this thread, I can say that the old original M6 I use since 1985 can be very reliable and don't need to be CLAed often. Now I have other Ms to use, I don't use them as much as many decades ago. Edited November 26, 2022 by a.noctilux Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukka Posted November 26, 2022 Share #1764 Posted November 26, 2022 2 hours ago, a.noctilux said: In long run, or short run good for film user that Leica launched in 2022 new film camera. Absolutely - Let’s hope the success of the new M6 will encourage others to do similar moves. Nikon could bring back the FM3a, which I would buy. The Bessas might have demand and so on and so forth. Overgaard and MarkP 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted November 26, 2022 Share #1765 Posted November 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, jukka said: Absolutely - Let’s hope the success of the new M6 will encourage others to do similar moves. Nikon could bring back the FM3a, which I would buy. The Bessas might have demand and so on and so forth. Leica was one of the first to offer a camera that used 35mm film and may be the last to continue making one. Nikon had Cosina making the FM-10 for them and apparently production has come to an end. Leica was uniquely positioned by being one of the remaining manufacturers to have a film camera available and still being made. The Japanese manufacturers are struggling with soft sales of digital cameras plus continuing to lose consumers to the cell phone cameras. Film is not going away but the new M6 has set the price for admission if you want a new camera to use it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted November 27, 2022 Share #1766 Posted November 27, 2022 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! andrew01, Beresford, S/W and 3 others 6 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=4579295'>More sharing options...
madNbad Posted November 27, 2022 Share #1767 Posted November 27, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 40 minutes ago, Overgaard said: 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! Great lens! Have fun! Let us know when you buy a 400' roll of 5222!! Overgaard 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikep996 Posted November 27, 2022 Share #1768 Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Actually, it's not too bad. Most modern watches can get by without a CLA for 5+ years unless you bang it around. Dang, I guess the Rolex GMT Master that I bought new in 1982 is way overdue for its first service. Hmm, I suppose my 1984 M6 shares that status! 😂 Edited November 27, 2022 by Mikep996 cj3209, CPA and Overgaard 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 27, 2022 Share #1769 Posted November 27, 2022 14 hours ago, Overgaard said: 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! Very nice. The 28mm frame lines in the M6 are hard to see, and really hard to see if you are an eye glass wearer, which I think you are. Add to that the massive vf blockage from the Summilux 28, I’m not sure this is a good combo. Overgaard 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted November 27, 2022 Share #1770 Posted November 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Huss said: Very nice. The 28mm frame lines in the M6 are hard to see, and really hard to see if you are an eye glass wearer, which I think you are. Add to that the massive vf blockage from the Summilux 28, I’m not sure this is a good combo. I don’t have an M6, but I do have the 28 Summilux - never bothered by blockage with any lens (I think my 0.95 Noct blocks the most) as it’s easy enough to check what’s behind the lens. It goes with using a rangefinder, in my view. As to the framelines, if they were at all accurate, I’d be bothered - they are, at best, a distraction and a vague guide. I appreciate that everyone’s per ception of these issues varies, but to me the quality of the image is the determinative factor in lens choice, and the 28 Summilux is sublime … CPA and Overgaard 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 28, 2022 Share #1771 Posted November 28, 2022 8 hours ago, IkarusJohn said: I don’t have an M6, but I do have the 28 Summilux - never bothered by blockage with any lens (I think my 0.95 Noct blocks the most) as it’s easy enough to check what’s behind the lens. It goes with using a rangefinder, in my view. As to the framelines, if they were at all accurate, I’d be bothered - they are, at best, a distraction and a vague guide. I appreciate that everyone’s per ception of these issues varies, but to me the quality of the image is the determinative factor in lens choice, and the 28 Summilux is sublime … Why bother having any frame lines then?… Not saying the 28 lux is not an excellent lens, just the vf blockage may be bothersome to many. It’s why I don’t use my ZM 35 1.4 Distagon. It is optically superior to my 35 Lux FLE, but I absolutely hate the VF blockage so don’t use it. The hook of using Leica rangefinder cameras is being able to see the composition come together as your subject may be moving into your frame. It’s how you time a shot to capture that moment. For that to work, you need not have your VF blocked! Sure for static photography it doesn’t matter as you can move the camera to see what is being blocked, then recompose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 28, 2022 Share #1772 Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) As an example, this pic would have been impossible to take w a 28 Lux. I was focused on the umbrella and had it perfectly centered. Then waited for the other subjects to enter the scene, creating a layering effect as well as adding conflicting points of interest. The two parties coalescing into the center, with the walker on the left and the father and daughter cyclists on the right. The Summilux 28 would completely block the right lower third of the VF so this shot would never have happened as I would not be able to see them enter the scene! It is a great lens. But not at all useful for what I do. 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 28, 2022 by Huss fotomas, ironhorse, cj3209 and 2 others 5 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=4580678'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted November 29, 2022 Share #1773 Posted November 29, 2022 19 hours ago, Huss said: Why bother having any frame lines then?… Because it’s a useful guide. Not sure if you’ve noticed, but they are hopeless i you’re looking for accurate framing. For that, and to avoid blockage, the EVF is a better bet. Why avoid some of Leica’s best lenses? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmans Posted November 29, 2022 Share #1774 Posted November 29, 2022 On 11/26/2022 at 11:44 AM, madNbad said: Leica was one of the first to offer a camera that used 35mm film and may be the last to continue making one. Nikon had Cosina making the FM-10 for them and apparently production has come to an end. Leica was uniquely positioned by being one of the remaining manufacturers to have a film camera available and still being made. The Japanese manufacturers are struggling with soft sales of digital cameras plus continuing to lose consumers to the cell phone cameras. Film is not going away but the new M6 has set the price for admission if you want a new camera to use it I think the prices for admission on the M6 is too high for the majority. Now… if Nikon or Canon bring back their basic film cameras from 80’s…. I bet if they could keep price around a $1000-2000 US dollars, they would sell, especially the AE-1. the younger crowd are more into sub $100 type point and shoot film…. cj3209 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 29, 2022 Share #1775 Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, IkarusJohn said: Because it’s a useful guide. Not sure if you’ve noticed, but they are hopeless i you’re looking for accurate framing. For that, and to avoid blockage, the EVF is a better bet. Why avoid some of Leica’s best lenses? Perhaps you forgot this thread is about the M6 - a film camera. EVF? My photo above was taken on Fuji C200. Edited November 29, 2022 by Huss Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 29, 2022 Share #1776 Posted November 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, lmans said: I think the prices for admission on the M6 is too high for the majority. Now… if Nikon or Canon bring back their basic film cameras from 80’s…. I bet if they could keep price around a $1000-2000 US dollars, they would sell, especially the AE-1. the younger crowd are more into sub $100 type point and shoot film…. The last 'cheap' film SLR sold was the miserable Nikon (Cosina) FM10. That was $700 at the end of its run. The majority of kids I see shooting film are using Japanese SLRs with 50mm lenses. Stuff that is still pretty cheap. The p&S craze seems to be driven by more trendy types (I am not going to use THAT word!) and only for very specific models. Regular p&s cameras - excellent ones at that - are still very affordable. Usually the most expensive item on them are either the battery or the roll of film! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted November 29, 2022 Share #1777 Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) 41 minutes ago, IkarusJohn said: Because it’s a useful guide. Not sure if you’ve noticed, but they are hopeless i you’re looking for accurate framing. For that, and to avoid blockage, the EVF is a better bet. Why avoid some of Leica’s best lenses? OVF would be a better choice for this thread. Not a Summilux but no framelines. 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 29, 2022 by madNbad Huss 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/336216-new-leica-m6-film-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4581952'>More sharing options...
Anbaric Posted December 2, 2022 Share #1778 Posted December 2, 2022 On 11/29/2022 at 12:54 AM, Huss said: The last 'cheap' film SLR sold was the miserable Nikon (Cosina) FM10. That was $700 at the end of its run. It's not up to the standards of the 'real' FM series, though there's a decent enough Cosina under the plasticky styling, which was in various forms the basis of more expensive late models like the Voigtländer Bessaflex and (without the mirror box) the Bessa rangefinder series and their posher cousin, the Zeiss ZM. I had wondered if Cosina might develop an interest in reviving this chassis, but I read recently that the Copal shutter they (and other manufacturers) bought in is no longer available. I suppose the problem is that if you wanted to reissue some classic film camera, you'd not only have to resurrect your own assembly line, but those of the suppliers you depended on. Leica, on the other hand, have probably always done more in-house than most other manufacturers and (of course) never stopped. jukka 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmans Posted December 3, 2022 Share #1779 Posted December 3, 2022 21 hours ago, Anbaric said: It's not up to the standards of the 'real' FM series, though there's a decent enough Cosina under the plasticky styling, which was in various forms the basis of more expensive late models like the Voigtländer Bessaflex and (without the mirror box) the Bessa rangefinder series and their posher cousin, the Zeiss ZM. I had wondered if Cosina might develop an interest in reviving this chassis, but I read recently that the Copal shutter they (and other manufacturers) bought in is no longer available. I suppose the problem is that if you wanted to reissue some classic film camera, you'd not only have to resurrect your own assembly line, but those of the suppliers you depended on. Leica, on the other hand, have probably always done more in-house than most other manufacturers and (of course) never stopped. I think the key is resurrecting the assembly line. In leicas case… the line is essentially in place, never strayed to far… so just a matter of updated parts, be it what they may. In other camera makers, well… it would be quite the process I bet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted December 3, 2022 Share #1780 Posted December 3, 2022 4 hours ago, lmans said: I think the key is resurrecting the assembly line. In leicas case… the line is essentially in place, never strayed to far… so just a matter of updated parts, be it what they may. In other camera makers, well… it would be quite the process I bet. I believe that Canon or Nikon could quickly develop and build an SLR if they chose to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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