Mr.Prime Posted November 7, 2024 Share #1521 Posted November 7, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) Arrived today... 🙂 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! 14 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/35319-i-love-my-m6/?do=findComment&comment=5689292'>More sharing options...
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a.noctilux Posted November 8, 2024 Share #1522 Posted November 8, 2024 (edited) 12 hours ago, Mr.Prime said: Arrived today... 🙂 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! Never unwrapped first batch M6 ? 1984 made ! I see no strap protect and "Leitz" logo ! Can you confirm ? ... note the slotted battery cover is weird though. Maybe new now M6 Edited November 8, 2024 by a.noctilux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Prime Posted November 8, 2024 Share #1523 Posted November 8, 2024 (edited) This is a new one, straight from Leica UK. Not a 1984 camera - now that would have the collectors in a fizzy! Edited November 8, 2024 by Mr.Prime 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted November 8, 2024 Share #1524 Posted November 8, 2024 (edited) Good for you. Enjoy. Film is not dead (even if it's harder to find the right one film like some years ago, I still have low old stock I love Fujifilm Neopan 400/1600) ... So the new type M6 is that mimicking 1984's M6 with new features. No plastic side protection, and Leitz logo like the oldest M6. I think it's "2-screwed eyelets" as MP/M-A. Have a look inside. Do the "battery low" LED is in the viewfinder ? Edited November 8, 2024 by a.noctilux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Prime Posted November 8, 2024 Share #1525 Posted November 8, 2024 (edited) I'm helping my mum with some things these days and haven't had a chance to play with my new toy. I did fondle it this evening. After using 50yr old film M's for a few years it's really quite nice to have a new one in my hands. The paint work and coverings are all perfect, the film wind on lever so smooth and everything feels just precise and well put together. The film door has no 'play' in it, the mechanical parts are all new - so different from my old cameras. I can imagine how it was for the person who bought my M3 and M4 new all those years ago. The viewfinder is immaculate. It is a difficult thing to describe unless you've experienced it yourself. Haven't had a chance to put a battery in it yet. If only you could still get some of the older cars in modern production without all the sh*t they put in them today. Edited November 8, 2024 by Mr.Prime 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted November 10, 2024 Share #1526 Posted November 10, 2024 On 11/8/2024 at 5:03 PM, Mr.Prime said: If only you could still get some of the older cars in modern production without all the sh*t they put in them today. Indeed! In year 2000 I bought a VW Beetle made in Mexico that year - basically the 1968 design, air cooled engine, etc. Just with modern fuel injection. Enjoyed driving it for 20 years. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borna Posted January 16 Share #1527 Posted January 16 Advertisement (gone after registration) I had an CLA done on my camera and while discussing I asked if he didnt have a advance leveler arm spare, 30$ later. Love the feeling 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/35319-i-love-my-m6/?do=findComment&comment=5740677'>More sharing options...
Borna Posted January 16 Share #1528 Posted January 16 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! 6 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/35319-i-love-my-m6/?do=findComment&comment=5740793'>More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted January 16 Share #1529 Posted January 16 2 hours ago, Borna said: I had an CLA done on my camera and while discussing I asked if he didnt have a advance leveler arm spare, 30$ later. Love the feeling 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! Looks nice! I’ve been doing the opposite - putting M6 advance levers on my M2 & 3. I like the action better. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torontoamateur Posted February 21 Share #1530 Posted February 21 On 7/22/2023 at 7:09 AM, George Stoichev said: Hi everyone, help me rediscover my M6.Since I bought Nikon FM3a SLR I dislike shoot with my M6.I like the feeling, the lens, but this tight frame lines… I have 72 viewfinder and I even have genuine zoom magnifier of 1.25. Even with it I can’t feel the comfort I have wit the SLR seeng the frame, I mean I have to find some perspective angle to shoot, it is like everything happens much before me, with the SLR I have the feeling I’m in the frame. I must suggest your attend therapy sessions for LEICA LOVE. These sessions begin at the film counter of your favourite camera store. You purchase ten rolls of 36 exposure film. Then enjoy the tactile pleasure of loading the film in your M^. Seriously no other camera has that tactile feel. The walk to the door of the store chanting Leica IS LOVE. Repeat this chant 100 times as you biol through 36 frames Rewind film while humming your favourite tune. Then load and repeat the Leica is Love Chant for every roll of film. This must be repeated weekly for 50 weeks to be effective in restoring the Love of Leica in yourmind and emotions. Your Nikon will become jealous and unruly.. Let ti be . IT can handle the situation Nikons are rough and tough. I guarantee your love of Leica will be fully restored 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekindangen Posted March 2 Share #1531 Posted March 2 just serviced this gem 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! 7 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/35319-i-love-my-m6/?do=findComment&comment=5766456'>More sharing options...
FilmSpiel Posted March 26 Share #1532 Posted March 26 my newest addition…. the Leica M6 from german photographer Werner Mansholt. That camera literally traveld trough some far away places and seen a lot Thanks to Leica Store Stuttgart 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! 5 1 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/35319-i-love-my-m6/?do=findComment&comment=5777254'>More sharing options...
Don Flynn Posted March 30 Share #1533 Posted March 30 [URL=https://public.fotki.com/Don-Flynn/m6-with-50mm/dsc-4025-jpg.html][IMG]https://images14.fotki.com/v1689/photos/9/4114449/16689355/photo-vi.jpg[/IMG][/URL] My 1995 production M6, just purchased used from KEH. It's wearing a 50mm Zeiss Planar f2. I sent it to DAG 1 week after I bought it this month for a CLA to play it safe even though it was in great shape. Got me thinking of getting another by Xmas depending on funds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Don Flynn Posted March 31 Share #1535 Posted March 31 (edited) Take 2 😄 Edited March 31 by Don Flynn Added Text 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted March 31 Share #1536 Posted March 31 On 10/26/2024 at 6:17 AM, tobiasfjp said: Some beautiful cameras in this thread. Here's a special M6 set I curated and is now on display at the Leica Store Amsterdam: M6 TTL 0.85 ICS 153 of 200 with Leicavit Summicron-M 35mm ASPH. Millennium 1198 of 2000 Summicron-M 50mm MP Classic 117 of 500 APO-Summicron-M 90mm 269 of 500 (for more curated lens and camera sets check out my instagram page @pekelharing.curations) 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! Do you own a Leica Camera Store? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiasfjp Posted March 31 Share #1537 Posted March 31 3 hours ago, kivis said: Do you own a Leica Camera Store? Unfortunately no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunyforreal Posted June 4 Share #1538 Posted June 4 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! Twenty rolls of film to develop after a long, three week trip to Brasil. The M6 titanium and 35/50 lux lenses are new to me but I’m not new to Leica. Absolutely loved being back with an M camera and very excited to see these scans! 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Twenty rolls of film to develop after a long, three week trip to Brasil. The M6 titanium and 35/50 lux lenses are new to me but I’m not new to Leica. Absolutely loved being back with an M camera and very excited to see these scans! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/35319-i-love-my-m6/?do=findComment&comment=5812198'>More sharing options...
Peter49 Posted June 5 Share #1539 Posted June 5 Am 4.6.2025 um 08:45 schrieb Sunyforreal: 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! Twenty rolls of film to develop after a long, three week trip to Brasil. The M6 titanium and 35/50 lux lenses are new to me but I’m not new to Leica. Absolutely loved being back with an M camera and very excited to see these scans! Sounds like an amazing trip — and what a setup! The M6 Titanium with 35 and 50 Lux lenses is a dream combo for travel. I totally get the excitement of coming back to an M after some time away. Just a heads-up though: I’ve had some frustrating experiences in the past with Silbersalz scans. Colors were often off — especially with a strong yellow cast — and some scans even showed visible dust or debris. Hopefully, your results will be better. With that gear and location, there’s a lot of potential in those rolls! Looking forward to seeing what you got. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunyforreal Posted June 5 Share #1540 Posted June 5 8 hours ago, Peter49 said: Sounds like an amazing trip — and what a setup! The M6 Titanium with 35 and 50 Lux lenses is a dream combo for travel. I totally get the excitement of coming back to an M after some time away. Just a heads-up though: I’ve had some frustrating experiences in the past with Silbersalz scans. Colors were often off — especially with a strong yellow cast — and some scans even showed visible dust or debris. Hopefully, your results will be better. With that gear and location, there’s a lot of potential in those rolls! Looking forward to seeing what you got. I’ve been hearing of recent struggles with Silbersalz, but I’ve used them a few times with good success. I’m hoping I have no issues here. It was a miracle enough getting these hand checked with all the separate flights we took! I will say though shipping from Hawaii to Germany was outrageously expensive. Will probably be looking towards a US film lab next time I want to shoot Vision3 film, if there even is an option for a next time considering the recent news with Alaris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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