officerdan
Newbie
Hello to all in this fabulous form. My name is Dan, and I finally took the plunge and purchased a Leica M series RF camera! I want to thank this forum for providing much information and insight during my search for the camera. Since I am now "officially" a Leica owner, I thought I earned the right to become a member of these forums as well. (Probably REALLY haven't earned the right until I've pushed a few rolls through, but what the hey!)
I've been an amateur and "semi-pro" photographer for 35 years. I started shooting photos when I was 12 years old. My first camera was a Yashica rangefinder, (can't temember the model #), which was soon replaced by my first SLR, purchased with money saved from a a paper route in the mid 70's. It was a Konica Autorelflex T-2, and it was around 200 bucks, purchaed at the now defunct Olden camera in NYC. Wow, 200 bucks, a fortune to me back then. I still have that camera, it still works and looks like it did the day I bought it, with the Hexanon 1.4 50 MM lense.
SInce then I've acquired some nice stuff, Nikon FE, Nikon D70, Canon AE-1, some medium format sutff with YashicaMAt and Kowas, and so on.
And now the Leica!
This is what I bought:
Leica M6 TTL camera body (0.72) and Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron lens in chrome.
All in like-new condition, in the original boxes with manuals, lense / body covers, lense case, and three filters. $2325.00
Based on my research, pretty much in the ballpark for a Leica in this shape. I'm happy!
I'd like to get some of my photos up here soon when I have time.
Dan
I've been an amateur and "semi-pro" photographer for 35 years. I started shooting photos when I was 12 years old. My first camera was a Yashica rangefinder, (can't temember the model #), which was soon replaced by my first SLR, purchased with money saved from a a paper route in the mid 70's. It was a Konica Autorelflex T-2, and it was around 200 bucks, purchaed at the now defunct Olden camera in NYC. Wow, 200 bucks, a fortune to me back then. I still have that camera, it still works and looks like it did the day I bought it, with the Hexanon 1.4 50 MM lense.
SInce then I've acquired some nice stuff, Nikon FE, Nikon D70, Canon AE-1, some medium format sutff with YashicaMAt and Kowas, and so on.
And now the Leica!
This is what I bought:
Leica M6 TTL camera body (0.72) and Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron lens in chrome.
All in like-new condition, in the original boxes with manuals, lense / body covers, lense case, and three filters. $2325.00
Based on my research, pretty much in the ballpark for a Leica in this shape. I'm happy!
I'd like to get some of my photos up here soon when I have time.
Dan
Welcome, Dan! Nice outfit, and a very fine way to start your RF adict--, er, interest! Looking forward to seeing your pics!
back alley
IMAGES
yo dan!
welcome to the fold.
joe
welcome to the fold.
joe
doubs43
Well-known
What Doug said, Dan. 
Welcome to the forum and really, it takes only the intent to own a rangefinder camera to belong here.
Your M-6 should serve you well and, like Doug, I look forward to seeing the results.
Walker
Welcome to the forum and really, it takes only the intent to own a rangefinder camera to belong here.
Your M-6 should serve you well and, like Doug, I look forward to seeing the results.
Walker
peter_n
Veteran
Welcome Dan! Nice kit!! My first RF camera was an M6TTL too - that was almost 2 years ago and I still love it! Looking forward to seeing some pics in the gallery...
My first RF camera was an M6TTL too - that was almost 2 years ago and I still love it! Looking forward to seeing some pics in the gallery...
M
mad_boy
Guest
Congratulations with your new toy.
If you would have warranty with it, check the link below
to 'check it out'
http://www.cameraquest.com/leicamchecklist.htm
Good luck (and even better pictures),
Mad_boy
If you would have warranty with it, check the link below
to 'check it out'
http://www.cameraquest.com/leicamchecklist.htm
Good luck (and even better pictures),
Mad_boy
jdos2
Well-known
Nice camera!
I just got back from Portugal with mine (sorry I didn't make Spain, Oscar!) and think it a wonderful travel camera. Smaller than the Mamiya 7 I brought the time before, but weighty enough to have a "presence."
Can't wait to get the color back from the lab, but I'm delaying on doing the B&W...
Good luck- it's fun, and well worth the plunge!
I just got back from Portugal with mine (sorry I didn't make Spain, Oscar!) and think it a wonderful travel camera. Smaller than the Mamiya 7 I brought the time before, but weighty enough to have a "presence."
Can't wait to get the color back from the lab, but I'm delaying on doing the B&W...
Good luck- it's fun, and well worth the plunge!
JD, hope you enjoyed your stay in Portugal and took lots of pics... welcome back!
MCTuomey
Veteran
Welcome, Dan. Enjoy your new acquisition, as everyone's said. You've got a great kit without a doubt. Let us know how your first few rolls turn out.