Leica M3 w/meter or Leica M6?
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if Leica is a requirement and money not *really* an object (those almost go hand in hand), then i'd also recommend the MP. as stated, M3 solid feel with meter, modern frameline selection, and classic Leica M feeling. down from that, i'd recommend a non-TTL M6.
while i love the M3, you might find the framelines to be a bit prohibitive in the M3 (without an external finder) for your style of shooting.
is there something about your R3a that you like or dislike that can help determine which Leica you would like better? btw you might also like to try out a nice screw mount, like a IIIf. even though they're 60 years old, they feel fantastic and operate beautifully. there are lots of places where you can get them CLA'd and serviced.
while i love the M3, you might find the framelines to be a bit prohibitive in the M3 (without an external finder) for your style of shooting.
is there something about your R3a that you like or dislike that can help determine which Leica you would like better? btw you might also like to try out a nice screw mount, like a IIIf. even though they're 60 years old, they feel fantastic and operate beautifully. there are lots of places where you can get them CLA'd and serviced.
The R3A is great! Just contemplating on the Leica M system on the websites and I decided to ask the question.. I nearly got the screw mount back last year but am deciding to upgrade my lens first and then a Leica body.
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uh-oh... dangerous place to be - contemplating on the website watch out for GAS attack!! yeah i agree the r2a/m, r3a/m, and r4a/m are great bodies, and i hope Kobayashi-san continues to produce these fine film cameras for a long time. when you feel a Leica in your hand, though, something magical does happen....
btw i actually quite like your 40mm f/1.4. mine is currently on loan to the amazingly talented Sissi Li in London, along with my Rd1s. what sort of upgrade were you looking to do? going wide or to a 50?
watch out for GAS attack!! yeah i agree the r2a/m, r3a/m, and r4a/m are great bodies, and i hope Kobayashi-san continues to produce these fine film cameras for a long time. when you feel a Leica in your hand, though, something magical does happen....btw i actually quite like your 40mm f/1.4. mine is currently on loan to the amazingly talented Sissi Li in London, along with my Rd1s. what sort of upgrade were you looking to do? going wide or to a 50?
uh-oh... dangerous place to be - contemplating on the website
btw i actually quite like your 40mm f/1.4. mine is currently on loan to the amazingly talented Sissi Li in London, along with my Rd1s. what sort of upgrade were you looking to do? going wide or to a 50?
Hey, yeah, I have to admit it's contagious here. I felt a Leica once in my life and that was enough.
I am currently looking to upgrade to a 50mm. I love street photography but am not too brave to approach my subjects at close range with the 35mm. I would consider getting wide when I am satisfied with my gears next time. Rangefinders are amazing!
what stage of photography are you at ? familiar with film?
if you are from digital crossing over to film.....there is lots of surprises (good and bad) awaits you....
that aside. i think M6s and M7 are safe bets as your first film M. Its true, you can never have enough Ms. I got 2 M6 TTL 0.72x and 0.85x plus a M8, I dont shoot much wide agle so will not likely need a 0.58x. Next for me is an M9
At the end of the day, what you shoot decides which direction you go. Start with an M6 TTL, I think they are ideal as your first and when the opportunity presents itself, get other Ms for keep sake.
As for as M systems are concern, many only use one boday and one lens. I rarely travel with more than that. Lightens the load so you can see and shoot more.
A great start of lens would be Summicron 50mm f2. Small and fast enough for many situation.
Do your research before you jump in.
Buy on your needs, get familiar with the system then grow from there.
Cheers !
if you are from digital crossing over to film.....there is lots of surprises (good and bad) awaits you....
that aside. i think M6s and M7 are safe bets as your first film M. Its true, you can never have enough Ms. I got 2 M6 TTL 0.72x and 0.85x plus a M8, I dont shoot much wide agle so will not likely need a 0.58x. Next for me is an M9
At the end of the day, what you shoot decides which direction you go. Start with an M6 TTL, I think they are ideal as your first and when the opportunity presents itself, get other Ms for keep sake.
As for as M systems are concern, many only use one boday and one lens. I rarely travel with more than that. Lightens the load so you can see and shoot more.
A great start of lens would be Summicron 50mm f2. Small and fast enough for many situation.
Do your research before you jump in.
Buy on your needs, get familiar with the system then grow from there.
Cheers !
Thanks for the advice
I decided to narrow my load to one body and 2 lens (One 50mm One 35mm) Gotten the M6 with a 50mm Summicron, now looking for a 35mm Thanks!
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