Where to buy a used M6 at?????

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I have been looking and looking and I want to get one asap (Black M6, non ttl or ttl doesnt matter). I want it to work 100% and look near new (preferably no scratches). Ebay scares me and locally there are none. Where are some other places to buy them that are generally safe and does anyone on here have one for sale? Also what is the best choice for my 1st lens purchase once I get the body? thanks

-Dan
 
I am really planning on shooting street style photography and some landscape type shots. This is mainly to be a lifelong hobby that I can do when I travel and get some time on my hands. Also if anyone personally knows anyone selling a black m6 non ttl thats in near mint or mint, please let me know as that seems to be the golden one for me.

-Dan
 
Dont forget the classifieds here, M6's pop up from time to time at pretty good prices too!

As for lenses, if you are a wide guy, try a Zeiss 35 f2 or a Zeiss 50 f2 if that suits your fancy. Cant go wrong with the zeiss's.
 
I have one

I have one

that I plan to post in the classifieds once I figure the new classified out.

Superdan138 said:
I have been looking and looking and I want to get one asap (Black M6, non ttl or ttl doesnt matter). I want it to work 100% and look near new (preferably no scratches). Ebay scares me and locally there are none. Where are some other places to buy them that are generally safe and does anyone on here have one for sale? Also what is the best choice for my 1st lens purchase once I get the body? thanks

-Dan
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The RFF classifieds are as good a place to buy from as anywhere. In your first post you mentioned that you don't have a preference between the classic and TTL versions of the M6. Have you used either? An M6 classic was my first Leica. I loved everything about it except for the small shutter speed dial. It drove me nuts that I couldn't easily turn it while looking through the viewfinder.

Furthermore, it turns in the opposite direction that the light meter arrows indicate, causing me to constantly second guess myself when adjusting exposure. I traded it for a TTL and haven't looked back. Just something to think about.
 
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The RFF classifieds are as good a place to buy from as anywhere. In your first post you mentioned that you don't have a preference between the classic and TTL versions of the M6. Have you used either? An M6 classic was my first Leica. I loved everything about it except for the small shutter speed dial. It drove me nuts that I couldn't easily turn it while looking through the viewfinder.

Furthermore, it turns in the opposite direction that the light meter arrows indicate, causing me to constantly second guess myself when adjusting exposure. I traded it for a TTL and haven't looked back. Just something to think about.
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Has anyone else noticed this as being an issue and how big of a deal is it? People keep telling me that the classic is the one to get....thanks.

-Dan
 
Not a big deal if you have just one camera. However, it is a little confusing if you have a classic M6 and M6TTL. I just have to remember which body I'm shooting with and adjust my brain accordingly. You'll get used to turning the shutter speed dial in the opposite direction to the arrows in short order. Don't let this influence your decision, both are great cameras. Get the best deal you can on either.

Vin
 
Ya this will mmost likely be the only camera I will own for quite some time. I really just am a hobbyist and want to have fun with the "best" 35mm camera alive hahaha. Also what is a great first lens for me to get? I want to mainly do street and some scenery but mainly street photography. Also mainly b and w. Not too much color.

-Dan
 
Penn Camera in Tysons Corner, VA (about 20 minutes west of DC) has 2 of them. I bought mine from Penn Camera in Washington DC. It was used but near mint. The price was fair and came with a free 6 month warranty. The warranty helped, as the framelines stopped working about 1 week after I bought it (Im certain the previous owner knew they had issues) but Penn honored the warranty and I got a free CLA out of it. I would do business with them again, very reputable people (penncamera.com).
 
The M6 classic has a lot of fans, but like I said above, I found the dial to be fussy. You may love it. You won't know until you handle one.

As for lenses, people love those 35mm Biogons, and I can see why. If you want a 50mm lens, you would do well to get a Zeiss Planar or Konica Hexanon. Either is cheaper than a current Leica Summicron and just as good. If you want to check out images from lots of M-mount lenses, visit this Flickr group
 
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FWIW I bought a 28mm F1.9 Voigtlander (Ultron I think its called) and I like it. $500ish. Great lens. Got it new from B and H.
 
If I am not going to be using flash that often and I want a 50 or 35 or 21mm lens to be using most of the time then would I want the TTL .72 or Non TTL .72? Should I be thinking about a .85 if i dont plan on using lens that are larger then 50mm too often?

-Dan
 
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