M6 Top Plate sources

[Deniz Merdan]

MY new to me M6 came with a factory engraved name of the previous owner. who happens to be a famous composer and conducter but he is not me.. so the top plate needs to be changed.

Whats the best source for a M6 CLassic top plate with or without the hardware(glasses, red dots, etc) ?

and does a M6 TTL top plate fit on an M6 Classic?

helps, ideas, and offers for your spare M6 tops are much appreciated.

Thank you

Deniz Merdano
www.denizmerdan.com

 

[John Lawrence]

You could try:

http://www.dagcamera.com/

You can also sometimes find them on Ebay (one seller has the ID leicaparts).

John

 

[John Lawrence]

Another place worth trying:

http://www.collectcamera.com/products/rubriek_list.php?ocat_ID=12&lang=eng

As with Dag, it's probably best to get in touch with these people and see what they have lying around. They don't always include all their stock on their websites.

John

 

[rlouzan]

Deniz,

ebay Tonaya


M6:

http://cgi.ebay.com/LEICA-M56-TOP-U...663691525?pt=Film_Cameras&hash=item3cb0c44905

http://cgi.ebay.com/590-LEICA-M6-SI...517487893?pt=Film_Cameras&hash=item3ca80d6515


Regards,
Robert
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[johannielscom]

^^ What Robert said.

Best buy, fast shipping. Make sure she writes your address without spelling errors, should you get that 'M56' top plate 😛

 

[ddutchison]

So... are you going to tell us the name of the famous composer/conductor?

I gotta' say I'm dying of curiosity.

 

[Deniz Merdan]

George Vass

although I have my doubts it's 'the Vass'

 

[ddutchison]

George Vass

although I have my doubts it's 'the Vass'

Well you never can tell 😉. Thanks

 

[Flat Twin]

As an aside to M6 top plates, does anyone know where I might get a late M3 top, without serial number engraving. I have tried DAG/Sherry/Malcolm Taylor etc!

Now back to M6's...!

Simon

 

[MrDan]

i'm in the same boat as you are with my M6 TTL. But mine was owned by another photographer instead of a composer. It kinda bothers me because i'm not him 🙂

 

[rlouzan]

Simon,

Try eBay tonaya, Leica Shop Vienna, auction houses.

Regards,
Robert
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As an aside to M6 top plates, does anyone know where I might get a late M3 top, without serial number engraving. I have tried DAG/Sherry/Malcolm Taylor etc!

Now back to M6's...!

Simon

 

[alun severn]

If these were books rather than M6s they'd command a higher price as 'association copies'. Leave the top plates on and enjoy!

 

[Deniz Merdan]

As an update, i decided to leave the top plate alone for now, $175 will buy me alot of film.
For now, a black tape will do.

by thumb will wear right through the engraving at the rate i am shooting anyways 🙂

 

[wjlapier]

As an update, i decided to leave the top plate alone for now, $175 will buy me alot of film.
For now, a black tape will do.

by thumb will wear right through the engraving at the rate i am shooting anyways 🙂

Good idea!