semilog
curmudgeonly optimist
One M6 0.85 and one M9.
illuminati_02
Established
I went with an M2 and M7 .85
Works lovely for me as I do not get along with 28mm, preferring the 21 SA on my M2 if I need wider than a 35mm.
Works lovely for me as I do not get along with 28mm, preferring the 21 SA on my M2 if I need wider than a 35mm.
ferider
Veteran
No, you don't. You've got the brightest viewfinder. Compared to a good Leica, patch contrast is only so-so, for me very important in low light. And due to magnificantion, harder with a tele than, say, an M3.
maddoc
... likes film again.
"Ken Rockwell set-up" ... M7 + M4-P. That is what I already have and use. From my experience the most versatile combination in the Leica M system. 
thegman
Veteran
I've had a ZI, M3 and M6. The ZI patch contrast is way better than the M3, but you're right, maybe not quite as good as the M6. Overall though, the ZI finder is much nicer IMHO unless you're going with the longer lenses. Of course the reverse applies to M3 as it only goes as wide as a 50mm.
My favourite finder though has to be the Bessa R4A, it's like looking at the world in HD, and built in 21mm lines is fantastic.
nakedcellist
Established
I have an M6 and M8. If I had the money I would go for the MP and the M9.
Bruin
Noktonian
Two ZIs for me. Regardless of VF opinions, it's the lightest pair, the shutter goes to 1/2000, and it's actually cheaper than the other combos.
Gid
Well-known
I had an MP and it was beautiful, but not any more funtional than an M6. I've now got an M6 and an M7 so I've got AE when I want it and a fully functional meterless camera if I run out of batteries (not likely I know).
JayM
Well-known
Voted MP but in reality if I shot film it'd be just one M6. Ideally with a 0.85 viewfinder but that's just ideally.
I find that when I have two cameras one just sits at home babysitting the unpopular lenses...
I find that when I have two cameras one just sits at home babysitting the unpopular lenses...
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
I vote for Liv Tyler.
Oh wait. This is about camera bodies. My mistake.
Oh wait. This is about camera bodies. My mistake.
lacavol
Established
You didn't have my option listed. I say a IIIa and an M2. Then you can also afford the lenses, a 50 Summitar for the IIIa and a 35 Summicron for the M2.
Matus
Well-known
After shorter experience with R3A I have somehow drifted away from 35 RF cameras, but should I really do the choice and HAD to spend that much just for body than I would get a black paint MP and learn how to live without AE (I am getting there with Mamiya 6 using hand held meter). But the deal would only be complete with 35 or 50 Summilulx :angel:
FrankS
Registered User
I have 2 M2's. I do miss the built in meter of the M6 I once had but prefer the simple frame lines and flare free viewfinder of the M2. I've also owned but have sold, an M3, M4-2, and M5.
BobYIL
Well-known
Limited options, could not vote... For me an M3 with a 50 and longer, and an M2(or M4) with a 35 and shorter.
Dwayneb9584
Well-known
I'd go for the Zeiss Ikon and Leica MP.
Bob Michaels
nobody special
My thinking mirrors Rogers. Not saying we are right and anyone who sees it differently is wrong. It is personal choice. Maybe I am just simple, but I need multiple things to work just the same so I can concentrate of what I am photographing and not how.
roboflick
Well-known
m6ttl and m3
Nik
Nik
DNG
Film Friendly
I go for the MP (Chrome), and get a 35mm Lux
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
I voted M6ttl + Zeiss Ikon ... mirrors almost exactly my fave set-up, which is a Leica M6 classic + Zeiss Ikon (black).
It's all personal preference. We are fortunate to have so many wonderful RF camera choices!
It's all personal preference. We are fortunate to have so many wonderful RF camera choices!
Chris101
summicronia
If there had been a used MP when I was last in the market for a camera, and if it was paired with a suitable lens, and if I had been able to afford it, then that is the camera I would have bought. Threr wasn't, it wasn't, and I couldn't, so I bought a Leica M4P with a 35mm Ultron instead. As a camera, it works just fine. I've even 'tricked it out', which I might have been hesitant to do with a MP.