Dilemma -- which camera to keep? Leica M6 or Zeiss Ikon ZM?

[Pablito]

You bought the M6 for the mystique?
Then that is the one to sell.

 

[wlewisiii]

I'd keep the ZM.

 

[bobby_novatron]

Wow -- lots of votes for keeping the ZM! 🙂

I will keep everyone posted. You might see a really clean M6 for sale in the RFF classifieds next week.

 

[Jackjack]

Keep the Ikon...sell the m6....i went thru the same dilemma as u b4....glad i made the right choice.....😉

 

[retow]

Use the heck out of the Ikon and keep the M6 unless you need the cash. Seeing how used M6 prices developped over the last 5 years, it might not be the worst of all solutions to have some money parked. Alternatively, trade the M6 for some nice M-glass.

 

[viv]

The Ikon. Better viewfinder, easier film loading.

 

[Tzelet]

If it pains you to think about selling the Leica, keep it. If for no other reason than it will stop you from having to start searching for another one in a couple of weeks.

 

[errorlogin]

I would not sell the M6. For one reason: Prices for the M6 are at the lowest point ever right now. They sell for less than 800€ sometimes 700€ or less.

So you would not get much. So, why sell?

 

[PatrickT]

Simple answer really...keep the camera that you use the most and enjoy using the most. From your posts, seems like that is the ZM.

 

[Darshan]

Keep the Ikon, as you have been using it more.

 

[bhop73]

I'll never understand why someone would be afraid to use a film Leica. Yes, they are expensive, but they're no more expensive than many digital slr bodies that are out now, and people have those strapped around their shoulders every day. I take my M6 everywhere, no case, just the camera strapped to me. It gets banged around occasionally, although, I do try to keep that from happening as much as possible. I dropped it once (only about a foot on carpet though). Everything still works fine. Ms are tough.

Also.. where I am, the Ikon costs about the same amount, or maybe actually more than an average M6 so I don't really understand your logic in this part.

Summary: I find I don't take the M6 out of the house that often. I feel like it's an expensive unit ... I don't want anything to happen to it. As a result, I've only run maybe 6 rolls of film through it in the past year.

The Zeiss, by comparison, is a bit smaller and lighter. I appreciate the electronic metering and bigger VF. Plus, this particular body is a real road-warrior. I don't care if it gets bumped or knocked around a bit.

 

[Ronny]

Out - Both / In - M2