New Sibling for Chrome M6?

[Magus]

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[jaapv]

What did you do to my little joke, Magus?? Anyway, I'd go for the Panda, it was always a favorite of mine esthetically, and it looks very smart on formal occasions to wear with black tie 😉

 

[Magus]

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[jaapv]

If you buy, of any series, a black and a silver one, you can do a panda and anti-panda version and sell one on. It is not an "official" variant anyway. However, early or late 90-ies should not make a difference, it depends on how the camera has been used. Good luck with your choice, my friend.

 

[Magus]

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[jaapv]

I have a M6 TTL (the M6 classic has not got this) and, although the flaring is there, it is, for me, not a problem. I just move the camera slightly or shade the RF with my hand, Injun-style, and all is solved.

 

[Magus]

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[Gabriel M.A.]

My very first Leica rangefinder was a silver M6 classic, which within a month I switched to my current black chrome M6 classic.

I think they would both complement each other very well.

If you had the black chrome M6 first, then I'd say a chrome M3 or MP. But that's just me; I'm weird.

 

[Magus]

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[Flyfisher Tom]

go black ...

what does a panda M6 look like?

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

Magus,

I know this is not on your list, but you have to admit, this would look pretty spiffy 🙂

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost-classifieds/showproduct.php?product=1008

 

[SolaresLarrave]

When I was in your shoes (dilemma-wise speaking), I solved it by picking the counterpart of my first camera. My first Leica was a silver model, so I went and got me a black chrome. I use the silver (classic TTL body) for black & white film, and the black one carries color... always.

As for brassing... the silver looks healthy, glowing, alluring and even sexy. The black-chrome never had shiny corners until it landed with me. That's just the nature of the beast (i.e., the way these cameras wear).

Have fun shopping! 🙂

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

I would buy my m6 from the classifieds!!

A charming M6 Classic perhaps ? 🙂

 

[Magus]

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[John]

I would go for the MP, mainly for the upgraded details. Condenser, engraving, brass top (I think), and the rest of the improvements. I also prefer the chrome finish. 🙂

 

[Magus]

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[kully]

Quick click performed. However, never listen to anything I say about buying stuff...

 

[MCTuomey]

well, this is a delicious exercise in splitting hairs

it would have to be a second chrome classic

or a black one

it is hard not to be attracted to the incredible bargain the classic presents lately (well appreciated as I'm selling one ;-))

 

[sockeyed]

I'd say something black so that you can quickly tell it apart from your current one (I would have different film in each if I was out shooting).

Enjoy making your decision!

 

[narsuitus]

The MP that I have craved but could never afford would be my first choice.

A black M6 would be my second choice.

A chrome M6 would be my third choice.