Gunner58
Newbie
Hello
With M pricing or valuations changing so quickly I was looking for feedback on a potential M6/lens purchase. I am considering purchasing a late model black M6 .72(serial # 247...) with a late series 50 summicron (serial #382..)and 90 elmarit (serial #346...). The current owner stated he has shot a couple of rolls of film since purchasing it new. He stated that body/lenses are LN. He also has all the original boxes except for one of the lenses box. I have read there were some film counter problems on some M6s. does any one know if this model year experienced this issue? The owner is asking $2350 for the package. Any and all feedback is appreciated
Gunner
With M pricing or valuations changing so quickly I was looking for feedback on a potential M6/lens purchase. I am considering purchasing a late model black M6 .72(serial # 247...) with a late series 50 summicron (serial #382..)and 90 elmarit (serial #346...). The current owner stated he has shot a couple of rolls of film since purchasing it new. He stated that body/lenses are LN. He also has all the original boxes except for one of the lenses box. I have read there were some film counter problems on some M6s. does any one know if this model year experienced this issue? The owner is asking $2350 for the package. Any and all feedback is appreciated
Gunner
ywenz
Veteran
I paid $1725 for Late model M6 and late model summicron 50. With all boxes and papers. I don't know how much that 90 is worth...
Ben Z
Veteran
I bought a late (242xxxx) M6 classic for under $900 a few months back. It was graded bargain because some full-of-himself poser decided if he painted all the white logos black, it would be more "discreet" (maybe the subject would think he was holding a portobello mushroom up to his eye). It took me a few coats to fill the white back in, now it looks at least "excellent plus".
FrankS
Registered User
I'm thinking that it's a good deal if the gear is like new. $1200 for the body, $600 for the Summicron, and $600 for the 90. (I don't really know 90mm prices though.)
vincentbenoit
télémétrique argentique
Why do you think the guy deserves to be called a "full-of-himself poser"?Ben Z said:
Vincent
aizan
Veteran
cuz the added stealthiness would give him the edge in capturing elusive, magnificent photographs. like hcb.
peter_n
Veteran
Aha! So that's the secret!! 
FPjohn
Well-known
about right
about right
Hello:
The asking price seems about right. Have you an opportunity to run some film through it and lisen to the shutter?
yours
Frank
about right
Hello:
The asking price seems about right. Have you an opportunity to run some film through it and lisen to the shutter?
yours
Frank
Gunner58
Newbie
M6 Purchase
Unfortunately I do not have the opportunity to "road test" the body/lenses. As mentioned my biggest concern is the asking price. Based on the research I've done it appears M6/lens pricing is all over the board! Even when one tries to compare bodies/lenses in similar condition. It is hard to determine what is a good package price. The current owner has stated that he is the orig. owner and had run 5-6 rolls of film through the body and then put it away a few years ago. Based on the serial numbers it appears to be a late model M6/90/50 therefore should not need a CLA at this time.
I was considering a m6ttl but currently have an older M6 (ser. # 174..) and would prefer to keep standardization. Lastly are ther any M6 model year/ser. # I should avoid. I have read there were film counter problems in 1994/95. Thanks again for the feedback.
M6 Black mint- (ser. #247....)
90/2.8 Elmarit E46 mint- (ser. # 346....)
50.2 Summicron E39 mint- (ser.# 382....)
Asking $2350
Great website
Gunner
Unfortunately I do not have the opportunity to "road test" the body/lenses. As mentioned my biggest concern is the asking price. Based on the research I've done it appears M6/lens pricing is all over the board! Even when one tries to compare bodies/lenses in similar condition. It is hard to determine what is a good package price. The current owner has stated that he is the orig. owner and had run 5-6 rolls of film through the body and then put it away a few years ago. Based on the serial numbers it appears to be a late model M6/90/50 therefore should not need a CLA at this time.
I was considering a m6ttl but currently have an older M6 (ser. # 174..) and would prefer to keep standardization. Lastly are ther any M6 model year/ser. # I should avoid. I have read there were film counter problems in 1994/95. Thanks again for the feedback.
M6 Black mint- (ser. #247....)
90/2.8 Elmarit E46 mint- (ser. # 346....)
50.2 Summicron E39 mint- (ser.# 382....)
Asking $2350
Great website
Gunner
peter_n
Veteran
Gunner not having an M6 (I started with the TTL) I would just say get the newest serial nr. you can. The last serial number of a regular M6 (actually it is listed as an M6 SW - no clue what the SW means) that I can find is 2470300 made in 1998. Looks like the s/n of the one you are prospecting is in that range. Welcome to the forum BTW!
Welcome to the forum BTW!
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
Sounds like a good buy to me. However, see to get a warranty from the seller. In other words, would he take the camera back and return your money if within the week you have a problem with it?
Otherwise, the 50/90 combination is a good start. And that Elmarit has a good reputation too.
Otherwise, the 50/90 combination is a good start. And that Elmarit has a good reputation too.
pbjbike
Established
Go for the M6 Classic! The M6 TTL feature is not worth the added weight/bulk. Have you seen images of the gear? If it's as-advertised, it's a fair price.
Cheers
Cheers
R
ray_g
Guest
I agree. It sounds like a fair price. And if you don't need it all, you can part out the package. I am sure there are people here who are looking for a 90 elmarit in good condition. Like me
peter_n
Veteran
The bulk that pbjbike speaks to you may find attractive, but not the weight. If you have big(ish) hands the M3 thru M6 cameras may seem a tad small for you. I was at a camera fair over the weekend and had my first experience of M2, M3 and M6 and they are a bit too small for me.
FrankS
Registered User
Gunner already has one M6, so he is familiar with the size of the camera.
Gunner58
Newbie
M6 Purchase
Thanks for all the feedback... As Frank mentioned I currently have a M6 with a older 35/2 Summicron and a 50/2 DR I have been shooting with for many years. I've been thinking of adding a second body and a 90 Elmarit for some time. When I saw the add for the M6 package it seemed like a fair price considering I paid 2k for my M6 body in 1990! I have decided to go for it providing there is a return policy regarding stated condition. Once again thanks for everyone's response.
Cheers
Gunner
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks for all the feedback... As Frank mentioned I currently have a M6 with a older 35/2 Summicron and a 50/2 DR I have been shooting with for many years. I've been thinking of adding a second body and a 90 Elmarit for some time. When I saw the add for the M6 package it seemed like a fair price considering I paid 2k for my M6 body in 1990! I have decided to go for it providing there is a return policy regarding stated condition. Once again thanks for everyone's response.
Cheers
Gunner
Happy Thanksgiving!
JohnL
Very confused
I think SW is short for schwarz (black)peter_n said:Gunner not having an M6 (I started with the TTL) I would just say get the newest serial nr. you can. The last serial number of a regular M6 (actually it is listed as an M6 SW - no clue what the SW means) that I can find is 2470300 made in 1998. Looks like the s/n of the one you are prospecting is in that range.