topoxforddoc Posted November 2, 2007 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) So what do I do now with my M6TTL? Last night I went to a free lecture at my local University. Martin Parr was talking about his work and his influences. Great lecture - after the talk, all the local students asked him to sign their work etc.. Afterwards, there was the opening of a national open student drawing competition, so I hung around with a glass of wine and shot some frames with my M6TTL. As MP was leaving, I wondered what I could ask him to autograph. Conveniently Leica had left the top plate of my M6TTL free of engravings, especially for MP to sign. So out with my ever present Sharpie and there you go! Now I don't know whether to retire this body and use my M2 instead! Suggestions please, Charlie 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! 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/37139-i-now-own-a-one-off-martin-parr-m6ttl/?do=findComment&comment=391962'>More sharing options...
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stunsworth Posted November 2, 2007 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2007 Retire the body and send me the Summilux <grin> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted November 2, 2007 I suppose if I keep it, I'll have to shoot satirical kitsch in colour. Mind you, it's worth a go! Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted November 2, 2007 Share #4 Posted November 2, 2007 If I knew who Martin Parr is or was, I'd be impressed... I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted November 2, 2007 Share #5 Posted November 2, 2007 Congratulation Charlie! Just order a new topplate from leica and keep the signed one in a safe place, or sell this M6 as a special "Signature model", where? Japan.... Bernd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted November 2, 2007 If I knew who Martin Parr is or was, I'd be impressed... I think. Mark, Martin Parr is a Magnum photographer, with a characteristic quirky kitsch style. He's one of the few photographers, who has a truly unique signature style. He seemed a very nice guy too - quirky in real life as well - a collector of Margaret Thatcher ephemera (as he couldn't believe that anyone would sell any) and apparently the owner of the world's largest collection of Saddam Hussein watches (after Saddam)! Here's the link to his website. Martin Parr Photographer Best wishes, Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted November 2, 2007 Share #7 Posted November 2, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks Charlie, I'll take a look! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted November 2, 2007 Share #8 Posted November 2, 2007 If I knew who Martin Parr is or was, I'd be impressed... I think. Now really Mark - you do don't you:D:D He's the Hogarth of the 20th century - touches our nerves where it twinges Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted November 2, 2007 Share #9 Posted November 2, 2007 Get one of your radiographers to etch it in Charlie. I'm sure they have the technology if my Radiologist friend is to be believed. ..before they give up film altogether. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertnl Posted November 2, 2007 Share #10 Posted November 2, 2007 I second Keith: get it etched in! Then swap it for an MP + Nocti -)) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted November 2, 2007 Share #11 Posted November 2, 2007 He also has a collection of rolls of Thunderbird wallpaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted November 3, 2007 Share #12 Posted November 3, 2007 Someone elses tag on my camera? Yea, get it engraved, maybe on another camera and sell it to some rich Jap. I mean you did collect it. Its yours to trade. Bit like tattoo art. Someone elses mark on my skin? Dunno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted November 3, 2007 Share #13 Posted November 3, 2007 Get one of your radiographers to etch it in Charlie. I'm sure they have the technology if my Radiologist friend is to be believed. ..before they give up film altogether. Radiagraphers are chemical free zones these days, cept for the theraputics. I cant even crack the lid on a bottle of fixer round the house without a disparaging "Are you at it again for gods sake. How long will you be?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted November 3, 2007 Share #14 Posted November 3, 2007 ...eucalyptus oil will get it clean......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted November 3, 2007 OK, Gents, if I were to get it etched, what would you suggest - acid etching and in fill with paint or laser etching. Any ideas about where to send it apart from Leica? I'm not even sure if Leica offer personal engraving outside the a la carte system any more. Not sure whether to sell or keep! If I might get a good premium for it, then I'd gladly sell and get a MP plus whatever (if anything). I have no idea what premium inscrutable collectors might pay for unique items like this. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 3, 2007 Share #16 Posted November 3, 2007 Pity it wasn't a Leica MP What's the point in engraving it? You could engrave anyones signature into your top plate. Stick it on e bay with a decent reserve and see if anyone bites. I doubt it has much if any additional value as an autographed item - Martin Parr is a working photographer and I assume he attends numerous exhibitions/signings. When he retires though......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwelland Posted November 3, 2007 Share #17 Posted November 3, 2007 Now if it had provenance as one of Martin Parr's own working cameras, and he signed it, and he met with an unfortunate end THEN it might be worth something special. Otherwise, I think you'll need to put it away for a while to make it really valuable. ps. you might want to give that lens a clean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share #18 Posted November 3, 2007 Graham, The lens is a bit dirty, but at least it gets used. With the old 35 lux, keeping the front element clean is a nightmare. The 12504 hood leaves a gap if you have filter. Anyway, I can't find one at any reasonable money. I just shoot it bare. As for the camera, it's funny isn't it. I only did it spontaneously, thinking an autograph on the top plate would be a bit different to putting it in a book. Now it's just getting in the way of me using it. I'll just have to revert to the M2. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted November 3, 2007 Share #19 Posted November 3, 2007 Now that I know who Martin Parr is, I noticed he featured in the new BBC4 series, The Genius of Photography, as did a Leica M! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest user8952 Posted November 3, 2007 Share #20 Posted November 3, 2007 you‘re lucky that you dindn‘t let him sign any of your wife‘s body parts.... (btw. I don‘t think the camera is worth anything more than any used M6... try to get elvis autograph on todays newspaper....) Graham, The lens is a bit dirty, but at least it gets used. With the old 35 lux, keeping the front element clean is a nightmare. The 12504 hood leaves a gap if you have filter. Anyway, I can't find one at any reasonable money. I just shoot it bare. As for the camera, it's funny isn't it. I only did it spontaneously, thinking an autograph on the top plate would be a bit different to putting it in a book. Now it's just getting in the way of me using it. I'll just have to revert to the M2. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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