Leica M gear

[FrankS]

Lots of people seem interested in Leica M bodies here. Here is a link to Tamarkin: http://www.tamarkin.com/catalog/products/leica/leicamcam.html

 

[rover]

Tamarkin treated me very well. My camera arrived today in a previously undisclosed Leica box, with a boxed like new, but used Leica strap, clean with fresh battery installed and an extra for my bag. Apparently Tamarkin is the largest Leica dealer in the US. They have a great stock of cameras, and quite a bit of turnover in their gear, so if they don't have what you want today, check tomorrow.

 

[taffer]

So do you already have it there Rover, congrats !!!!!!!!! 😀

 

[rover]

It came today, but I haven't had time to play yet.

 

[back alley]

but I haven't had time to play yet.

now that needs an explanation!
congrats on the dark side purchase.
new toys are fun.

joe

 

[rover]

but I haven't had time to play yet.

now that needs an explanation!
congrats on the dark side purchase.
new toys are fun.

joe

How is this for an explaination?

 

[back alley]

well, since you put it that way...🙂

that is one cute kid, mom must be gorgeous...hehehe

joe

 

[rover]

Why tnank you Joe, I think.

We have both been home sick, me since last Wednesday, Sammy since Friday. I can't wait to get back to work tomorrow. I will take the Leica with me for a good inspection.

 

[Todd.Hanz]

Congrats on your "dark side" purchase, may the force be with you "Obewanrover"!

Todd

 

[Huck Finn]

Congrats, Rover. I know you'll enjoy it! 😎

FWIW, thre's not a classier outfit to deal with than Tamarkin.

 

[FrankS]

Congrats, Rover! Which lens goes on it first?

 

[rover]

The 35 Summicron snapped right into place. I will give the others a try later today.

I found a PDF manual on line (anyone in need send me a PM with your email address) and printed a quick "how to load film in an M6" last night, so I should be good to go.

 

[Designer]

Congratulations on being a Leica man!! Rover. 😀

 

[peter_n]

Yea congrats rover!! 🙂 The quest is over and now the fun begins! 😀 Use it in good health!

 

[Huck Finn]

Maybe now you can teach us the secret handshake. :angel:

 

[rover]

I was hoping to get the sacred grip from Mr Tamarkin but the way schedules worked out I didn't get the chance to meet with him.

Is it a bad thing that I put my Domke strap on the camera and not the Leica one? And, I have to admit to not disliking the red cyclopse dot that much yet.

 

[Doug]

Congratulations, rover! As to straps, the official Leica item must of course be the proper choice! I finally put one on my Leica M2 after years of suffering with an otherwise nice leather Pentax strap. I'm sure the M2 is much happier now.

 

[peter_n]

Is it a bad thing that I put my Domke strap on the camera and not the Leica one? And, I have to admit to not disliking the red cyclopse dot that much yet.

What!? You don't want to put that rubbishy Leica strap on your beautiful new camera rover! 😱

The only correct accoutrement for an M6TTL is a black 1" wide Domke Gripper! 😡 😎

 

[Graybeard]

What!? You don't want to put that rubbishy Leica strap on your beautiful new camera rover! 😱

The only correct accoutrement for an M6TTL is a black 1" wide Domke Gripper! 😡 😎

Prefer the wider Domke straps myself.

 

[jdos2]

Congrats!!!!