nickthetasmaniac
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I agree, for better or worse people associate ‘dense’ with quality.
Leica to announce a new M-mount M6 film camera in Oct 2022
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I agree, for better or worse people associate ‘dense’ with quality.
f.hayek
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Perhaps, but tight tolerances, precision lens mounts and buttons & dials that deliver a solid haptic will be equally reassuring. Titanium innards and dent/scratch resistant case will be understood as heft in its own right.
What would be amazing is if Leica were to simultaneously offer fresh, updated electronics upgrades for the M6/M7’s. Just that business alone will bring good will and a steady cash flow.
d_c
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That's a great suggestion - an M6 refresh kit with a new circuit board, set of connectors / contacts, etc. As an M6 owner it's the kind of thing I'd probably consider buying just in case.
JeffS7444
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Leica has reduced the price of one of their popular lenses, at least for the USA!
https://www.dpreview.com/news/79062...lens-is-actually-cheaper-than-its-predecessor
But USD-Euro exchange rate aside, I'm puzzled as to why.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/79062...lens-is-actually-cheaper-than-its-predecessor
But USD-Euro exchange rate aside, I'm puzzled as to why.
ptpdprinter
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I think Leica wanted to make the lens more affordable for young people just getting into film photography. The new Leica film camera expected to be announced in October is likely to be a similar bargain.
Bargain? Come on guys.
das
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Yep, $5,400 will definitely put it in reach for the screwing around crowd.
ptpdprinter
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You guys are so literal.
raydm6
Yay! Cameras! 🙈🙉🙊┌( ಠ_ಠ)┘ [◉"]
I'm still shaking my head at the sheer number of M6's for sale and some of the prices!
boojum
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Well, the latest rumor is indeed a new M6:
https://leicarumors.com/2022/09/16/breaking-leica-will-bring-back-to-life-the-m6-film-camera.aspx/
https://leicarumors.com/2022/09/16/breaking-leica-will-bring-back-to-life-the-m6-film-camera.aspx/
Why would you be shaking your head over special edition cameras?
santino
FSU gear head
The RFFer favors the M2
the Leicaphile the M3
and the casual user the M6 so from a market perspective a new M6 seems to be a logical step.
the Leicaphile the M3
and the casual user the M6 so from a market perspective a new M6 seems to be a logical step.
Bill Blackwell
Leica M Shooter
I'm not sure how making a rebirthed M6 could produce any significant price savings (zinc or aluminum topcover?) unless it's made somewhere outside of Germany. A made in Portugal M6 might save as much as 10%; but if it's made in China?
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
Is it still an M6 if it is not made in Wetzlar?
Bill Blackwell
Leica M Shooter
Of course - I made no implication otherwise. What I indicated was, if the consumer is going to get a significant cost savings over an MP, the camera will need to be made outside of Germany - possibly China. I'm speculating, of course, along with everyone else.
das
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Oh great, another M6.
I have a feeling the cheaper aspect could be inaccurate (sure, maybe $500). That said, another M6 is a smart move. It is the most popular M for many people these days. Weirdly, I am interested in an M2.
gavinlg
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Pál_K
Cameras. I has it.
Do you think it’ll cost more if there’s a “dot-delete” option?
