trph_2000
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Just got one in mint- condition. A great camera. Said to be rare but I'm
not so sure. Seems to be lighter than an MP.
not so sure. Seems to be lighter than an MP.
M6 TTL LHSA Black Paint 0.58
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Gman
You're on Candid Camera
Most were made with the .72 finder, then apparently there was a big outcry for some .58 bodies and Leica converted some existing .72s to .58s. In fact, the boxes for the .58 just had stickers placed on top of the original .72 information. Did you get yours with the box?
Jeff
Jeff
trph_2000
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Yes, I did get the box and there is a sticker over the old 0.85 . My under-
standing is that only 50-60 were retrofitted to the 0.58. The warranty card
also looks like it was overprinted to cancel out the 0.85 mark. I am lucky
enough to own a 50 1.4 lux pre - asph black paint lens which is a perfect match.
Should I consinder this to be a user or should I keep it in the box?
standing is that only 50-60 were retrofitted to the 0.58. The warranty card
also looks like it was overprinted to cancel out the 0.85 mark. I am lucky
enough to own a 50 1.4 lux pre - asph black paint lens which is a perfect match.
Should I consinder this to be a user or should I keep it in the box?
Gman
You're on Candid Camera
Sad to say, but I have a .72 version that sits in the box. I usually shoot with an M7 or MP.
Too many cameras, not enough time.
Jeff
Too many cameras, not enough time.
Jeff
cp_ste.croix
At the beginning again.
though it's worth a bunch...use it or sell it and buy something you'll want to use. what is the point of a camera that never sees film?
of course, i'd be that guy driving a classic ferrarri too.
of course, i'd be that guy driving a classic ferrarri too.
dreamsandart
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Nice camera! If you bought this camera it must have had a certain appeal for you. Its a very classic looking camera in the hand and a special finder magnification - great camera to use. My take... Don't worry about the 'collector factor', have fun with it. If you feel you can not use it and appreciate it for what it is, or you want to "keep it in the box" but are not a collector, than sell it and get something similar but a of less 'value' ( monetary or esthetically ).
What lens/lenses?
What lens/lenses?
trph_2000
Established
I agree,. I shall use the hell out of it with the 50 mm 1.4 lux. .
Avotius
Some guy
I never liked the idea of collector cameras, just use the bastard untill the day you die and you will be happier for it. If you are really finiky about using it then throw it in the box, put it in a dry box in your closet for 10-20 years then sell it and get a M8
trph_2000
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I agree, I'll be dead by then, and maybe my my heirs will find some value
in something I have used. My goal is to take this kit on the next trip I make to the mission hospital in Africa, then I'll post some pictures.I can't put it to any better use than that.
in something I have used. My goal is to take this kit on the next trip I make to the mission hospital in Africa, then I'll post some pictures.I can't put it to any better use than that.
Avotius
Some guy
trph_2000 said:
do that, got a friend, she has been shooting africa for 20 years with an m6 classic and she shoots great shots there
