Leica M6 TTL Chrome and Summicron-M 1:2 / 35MM Asph Chrome.

[chancellor]

Found this forum two days ago and read quite a bit. This is my post here so be kind. For some unknown to me reason I got this Leica bug and have been reading about different bodies and lenses for a few months. Today I pull the trigger and got myself a Leica M6 TTL Chrome with Leica Summicron-M 1:2 / 35MM Asph Chrome and flash. Should be in my hands at latest by Saturday.

My first camera decades ago was a rangefinder, but I haven't used one for well over 25 years. I've been happily using my Canon 5D with a bunch of L glass for a while. I'm a fairly active member on photography-on-the.net forum that is dedicated to Canon equipment (mods, if there is a problem with posting a link, my apologies, and please erase it). I like eyeing Fred Miranda site as well.

Hopefully I'll get to use the Leica at least half the time as I use my Canon (it's on my every single day). Next thing will be to find a good development lab for B&W.

I guess the aforementioned post is nothing but a plead for a welcome 😀

 

[pbjbike]

Welcome! We'll be interested to hear your impressions and see your images with your new mechanical gear. I would bet you'll bring the Leica along even more than the 5D since it's much less obtrusive. By buying that kit, you've started the slide down the slippery slope...😉

 

[chancellor]

pbjbike, I thought that Canon's L line was a slippery slop, but Leica seems like an addiction as well. I would love to test out both cameras. Until I locate a decent place for B&W development I'll try an XP2 film. Any suggestions on B&W mailing labs? Thanks.

 

[pbjbike]

Ah, yes, the slippery slope is much steeper with finely crafted mechanical devices, and there are a myriad of accessories and lenses in the vintage realm that prove irresistible to many here...XP2 is a good way to start, especially if you will be scanning and not doing traditional darkroom work. I have no mail order lab recommendations, but there will be several to follow for sure.

 

[merciful]

Until I locate a decent place for B&W development I'll try an XP2 film.

Kitchens and bathrooms work equally well. All aboard.

 

[chancellor]

Kitchens and bathrooms work equally well. All aboard.

It's been decades since I've done my own development... One step at the time. 🙂

 

[macnorfin]

Please don't take this the wrong way, but you bought a Leica and an ASPH Summicron and you're NOT going to develop your own film?

 

[SolaresLarrave]

Try Adorama. Ask them for mailers. Their prices are a bit steep but their work is very good.

And, BTW, welcome to RFF and Leicadom! 🙂

 

[back alley]

welcome to the forum!

links to other forums are welcome also.
most here shoot with a variety of cameras, formats and even digital 🙂

i'm one of the few that only shoot rf but i'm mostly friendly😉

joe

 

[ch1]

pbjbike, I thought that Canon's L line was a slippery slop, but Leica seems like an addiction as well. I would love to test out both cameras. Until I locate a decent place for B&W development I'll try an XP2 film. Any suggestions on B&W mailing labs? Thanks.

XP-2 is chromogenic film and uses C-41 processing. Any 1-hour place can develop it for you. Why wait on mailers etc.?

Oh, BTW, welcome to RFF!

 

[SolaresLarrave]

Now that I remember, there's also Dwayne's Photo, where I sent some last time. I recommend them highly, as they work quicker than Adorama.

 

[chancellor]

Folks, thanks a lot for the welcome and the suggestions. macnorfin, not taking it in a wrong way at all and I understand where you're coming from. I wanted to see if "going back" to film was something that will captivate me for a while and if it indeed does then seeting up a development room will be the next step. George, C-41 is that very reason why I'm choosing that film.

Again, thanks a lot for the warm welcome and I'll share my impressions of the Leica as soon as I get it.

 

[Avotius]

welcome to the melting pot of leica drool...er....use.

Please please please post us some camera porn when you get your camera, ive been eying this combination for a while and would love to see what your camera combo looks like