M6-Ttl: I need a 2nd opinion.

[SolaresLarrave]

Looks like a purty nice and bubble-less camera body to me. In fact, reminds me of my second M6TTL when I unboxed it. Oh, what a nice September day it was... 🙂

 

[swoop]

You're searching for something to be wrong with it.

 

[Frontman]

I was wondering why there's no post-fire recoil on my FM3a, it too being a mechanical camera (albeit with AE).

Haempe mentioned "The last tension of the spring is not used for timing, not precise enough."

- could this be why there's no post-fire recoil on the FM3a, with Nikon using the full range of spring tension?

The FM3A's shutter is light years ahead of the M6's (I also have both cameras), the FM3A being a far newer design. I prefer the handling and silence of the Leica M, but the vibration from the mirror in the FM3A has not been an issue with me. My only complaint about the M6TTL is that I don't seem to get much battery life with it, the batteries actually last longer in my FM3A.

 

[Mudman]

Loos good. You're making me realize what an amazing deal I got when I bought my M6TTL .85 for $1250 in EX+ with all the originals bells and whistles.

 

[stormbytes]

The bubbles are really minuscule, visible only under close inspection. The scuff mark on the bottom plate is equally minor. I'm not bemoaning the imperfections, just irritated that the seller failed to mention either. The photos he posted were equally unrevealing. I corresponded with the seller prior to making the purchase and conveyed my interest in the camera for its stated condition.

My overall feeling is that the seller is an honest, upstanding fellow and could have easily overlooked these tiny blemishes. The camera is very much in "mind condition" and as represented, even if I expected (and paid for) a higher grade thereof. Its grown on me - if that can be said of a camera.

Now the lens -

Still bobbing around in the back of some mail truck. I didn't think international post from the UK would take quite so long.

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Raymond:

Thanks for the encouragement! Yes, its quite a leap from SLR to RF. I suspect progress will be slow and steady. I am grateful for such a thriving community to which one can turn for answers and support.

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Dave:

Now where did you say I could find that "left over" $3,200.00 ??

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seakayaker1:

I can't seem to spot any patterned price difference between the M6/TTL models. I would guess that it depends on the number/type of bodies selling on a given day. The stated prices were those observed when I was perusing (okay, maybe 'salivating over' would be more accurate) the auctions.

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Frontman:

I *love* my FM3a and plan to continue using it, albeit after a short sabbatical; if I don't force myself to use the RF I'm afraid I'll always revert to the safety and confort of my beloved SLR. Some differences that jump out from the Leica when compared to the FM3a: the brightness of the VF and the virtually inaudible shutter sound.

 

[21-135 Apo All Good]

I can't help with the other $3,200.00 but you could always play the Lottery??

Good luck & enjoy it (hope that lens arrives soon!).