M6 "showing signs of use"
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css9450
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Zinc corrosion possibly.
Let's put some positive spin on it. Call it "patina", probably worth an additional $1200.
Let's put some positive spin on it. Call it "patina", probably worth an additional $1200.
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
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One of those odd, shipping from Japan sellers which became abundant on eBay.
But good reminder why I don't want M6.
punkzter
Established
That is awful. Looks like it was left out in the woods for a few years.
CharlesDAMorgan
Veteran
Indeed - many will end up like that when the chrome thins. Zinc oxidises horribly.
I shall stick with my M3 and M5.
I shall stick with my M3 and M5.
valdas
Veteran
I am surprised it is not advertised as excellent. Because excellent as opposed to excellent ++++++++ means fair in our part of the world. If I decide to buy from Japan I start with Mint rating, or even Like New - then one can expect a good condition. And I am not blaming them, it is probably a cultural thing and we must learn so that we are not lost in translation.
aizan
Veteran
This has gone too far!
Beemermark
Veteran
Looks like it was already used as a boat anchor
CharlesDAMorgan
Veteran
I'm surprised there aren't any Barnackles growing...
(forgive me, I beg you...)
(forgive me, I beg you...)
Huss
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Huss
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I dunno, it seems that many of the Japanese sellers have ridiculous descriptions. I've seen Mint- ones with fungus in them.
leicapixie
Well-known
My 53 years in use M3 looks pristine, compared..
M6 plastic bumper(s?) missing, cause light leaks.
Body really looks awful..but price less than some..
Look for another and not at that site..
M6 plastic bumper(s?) missing, cause light leaks.
Body really looks awful..but price less than some..
Look for another and not at that site..
TenEleven
Well-known
Yeah I've noticed that trend as well. And then usually after the disingenuous description or title -- the actual proper description of the faults is tucked away someplace else. Sometimes they also have a rating system that is just completely absurd. I assume both are so that you can't return it for false description.
Sneaky..
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
I'm sure that's what it is.
mbisc
Silver Halide User
carefully stored in salt water for the last few years 😀
fbf
Well-known
The other side of the story: someone truly enjoyed the camera and used it to do what it supposed to do. Wel loved
I think none of us would complain if this is a bp m2 with brassing
Back to real life . The description is horrible , way overpriced . No wonder he has bad reviews
I think none of us would complain if this is a bp m2 with brassing
Back to real life . The description is horrible , way overpriced . No wonder he has bad reviews
mpaniagua
Newby photographer
even the battery cap is oxidazed? I thought that was plastic? My M6 been in my wife safe care for some months now and started to forget 🙁
gavinlg
Veteran
This is why m6's don't interest me.
mpaniagua
Newby photographer
Why? Because they bubble and stuff?
DennisM
Established
M6 Finish
M6 Finish
M6 Finish
Interesting. I have a chrome M6 body, purchased new in 1984, early serial number (I think) 170XXXX; red Leitz circle on front. Have used it quite a bit. No deterioration of the finish on any of the surfaces.
