foolproof
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so ive saved n saved n saved and now i can finally afford a nice leica. dunno if i wana trust my hard earned student money with ebay(even though it has been good enough to me before), so im looking to leicashop in austria. has anyone any experience with them? i dont mind the extra 100/200 euro if its worth it, as their prices seem quite resonable.
kully
Happy Snapper
Hey, you might want to try ffordes - they're completely trustworthy.
jarski
Veteran
I have nothing from Austria, but I can give thumbs up SHphoto sponsoring also this forum. maybe you can check if they have what you want? my Summilux came from them. they were a little quiet to my email enquiries about shipment though. anyway, more reliable than average eBay seller I think.
foolproof
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had a look at ffordes but their prices are a bit high for the quality that the stuff is compared to leicashop. plus i presume leicashop would be reliable for quality control judging by the fact that they use the leica name. will have a gawk at shphoto now.
foolproof
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also their prices for m6ttl's are nearly the same as their m6classics ! should i buy a ttl since it will be considerably newer ? aargh, help needed !
Jeremy Z
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I assume you have looked locally in Dublin? I'd much rather trust a local shop if at all possible. If their prices are way out of line, you might give them a chance. Mention it to them. Tell them you'd like to buy from them, but their prices are rather high. It's worth a shot.
I bought a used Olympus XA locally a month or so ago. It turned out to have a sticky shutter. The local place honored their 30 day warranty and ate the cost of the CLA that it needed. It was convenient, and wound up saving me money. (compared to a lower up-front price, but needing a $100 CLA after the sale)
Also, I wouldn't assume that leicashop is more reliable just because they use the Leica name in their store name. That means nothing, IMO.
I bought a used Olympus XA locally a month or so ago. It turned out to have a sticky shutter. The local place honored their 30 day warranty and ate the cost of the CLA that it needed. It was convenient, and wound up saving me money. (compared to a lower up-front price, but needing a $100 CLA after the sale)
Also, I wouldn't assume that leicashop is more reliable just because they use the Leica name in their store name. That means nothing, IMO.
icemendicant
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I've had very good experiences in purchasing from www.collectcamera.com in Amsterdam (proprietor Mr Theo de Wit) ; the descriptions have always been accurate. I'm not sure how competitive the prices are though, as they tend to concentrate on the minty end of the spectrum.
Dan
Dan
foolproof
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dublin is a ****hole camera wise.every(of which there are only 3 shops) shop salesman reckons film is dead, leica's are a rareity, and prices are astronomical in this country. it the worst place to buy camera gear in the world.
i just assume the leica shop name would have the backing of the leica company, so quality control would be spot on.
i just assume the leica shop name would have the backing of the leica company, so quality control would be spot on.
Nigel Meaby
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Have a look at Jonathan Harris who has a few M6's. One TTL for £749
http://www.jonathanharris.co.uk/leica.htm
http://www.jonathanharris.co.uk/leica.htm
Nigel Meaby
Well-known
Or Aperture have an M6(chrome) for £750
http://www.apertureuk.com/used-Lei.htm
http://www.apertureuk.com/used-Lei.htm
foolproof
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thanks nigel - so should i go ttl just for the newer camera ?
Nigel Meaby
Well-known
Or I have a black M6 I'm thinking of parting with!
Nigel Meaby
Well-known
TTL has the larger shutter speed dial that works "the other way" than earlier models. But if it is your first then that's irrelevant. As for the benefits of one over the other, well I think they are both fine cameras and there are so many variables to say one would be better than the other.
Nigel Meaby
Well-known
The March 10th picture on your blog stands out from the rest for me. All excellent though!
Have a look at : http://www.flickr.com/photos/beniliam/
Another young street talent!
Have a look at : http://www.flickr.com/photos/beniliam/
Another young street talent!
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ernstk
Retro Renaissance
Aperture Photographic in London are good, http://www.apertureuk.com/. Also good (but more expensive) are The Classic Camera, in London, http://www.theclassiccamera.com/. Aperture have a very large selection of used M bodies, at various prices and conditions. I have no affiliation with either but have dealt with both.
Ernst
Ernst
foolproof
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advice and a compliment - and in the one day 
yes have seen his stuff on flickr before and was very impressed. thanks guys - im so torn with what to do now the dreaming's over and its down to the nitty gritty. bought a 50/2 summicron yesterday and im fit to piss myself with all this shopping malarky.
yes have seen his stuff on flickr before and was very impressed. thanks guys - im so torn with what to do now the dreaming's over and its down to the nitty gritty. bought a 50/2 summicron yesterday and im fit to piss myself with all this shopping malarky.
R
rpsawin
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Check Robert White http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/index.htm and of course check Tony Rose's http://www.popflash.com/ as well as the classifieds on this site. I would suggest you look at other models as well...M2, M3 M4's and of course M5. Steve Gandy's http://www.cameraquest.com has excellent articles about Leica's and other rangefinders as well.
Good luck.
Bob
Good luck.
Bob
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foolproof
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thanks rpsawin - im the kinda guy that spends 6 months looking and researching, so ive done as much as i can on that part. the decision is always the hardest part
ernstk
Retro Renaissance
foolproof said:
So, what conclusions have you come to? Do you want the 'pure' Leica DNA of the M2,3,4 (and the beautiful feel, with that engraved top plate) or are you looking for more modern functionality in terms of built in metering?
Note: Others may disagree with my definition of 'pure'.
Ernst
foolproof
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i have the money for a m6 at the moment which i may not have in the future, so i reckon i go for a newer cam with 28 frames and a meter. or i cud go m4-p, but if the m6 meter goes in 20yrs ill just use a hand held. will prob get a m4 as a backup body next. whatever i get it will be a hard worked camera from the word go.duno bout your definition of pure myself