Ray Kilby
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I paid around £1600 in the early 90's for a new M6 body. These pre owned cameras now go for between £2000 to 2500 approx. Wex photography UK are selling the new M6 at £4,990.00 I just looked up what £1500 was worth in today's money via Gemini AI and it said £3,750. So they were a little cheaper then. (if the AI is correct)
I tend to buy new bodies, if they are digital, as I want the latest tech, but now purchase film cameras and lenses pre owned, but only at a reputable store, with warranty and and I go to the actual shop and try them out. I wouldn't purchase via the internet.
I can't speak for other brands and how they have faired. I just don't know. My advice is only you know what you can afford and what you really want. And other range finders are excellent too. It's a choice thing. Buy the camera you want and which suits you and then enjoy it.
I tend to buy new bodies, if they are digital, as I want the latest tech, but now purchase film cameras and lenses pre owned, but only at a reputable store, with warranty and and I go to the actual shop and try them out. I wouldn't purchase via the internet.
I can't speak for other brands and how they have faired. I just don't know. My advice is only you know what you can afford and what you really want. And other range finders are excellent too. It's a choice thing. Buy the camera you want and which suits you and then enjoy it.
