Leica ME

[takashirei]

Hi guys,

I been thinking to buy a Leica for a very long time? I'm not rich, it take me quite awhile to get that amt?
I would like yours kindest advise on this camera? Is it worthy to go for it..I can't take m240 too ex le ?

 

[crispy12]

I've been very happy with mine, much much cheaper than the m240. However have you tried RF before? Maybe can borrow a film Leica or other rangefinder and see how you like it for a while. ME is cheaper but still quite a significant amount. The experience also not as shiok as a M6 or film RF.

 

[tonyep]

Read reviews on M9/M9P, there's plenty on the internet. They're basically the same camera, just a facelift. Read up on a rangefinder as well, it's not to everyone's taste. Have you factor in the cost of the lens as well? Do consider 3rd party M lenses as well, they're much more affordable.

 

[adamadam]

Hi guys,

I been thinking to buy a Leica for a very long time? I'm not rich, it take me quite awhile to get that amt?
I would like yours kindest advise on this camera? Is it worthy to go for it..I can't take m240 too ex le ?

Buy and if you don't like it or can't get used to it, then sell

M-E seems like a good M9 alternative because you could say that it's basically the same thing without USB/without frame preview lever/different paint, and the M9 is a camera that many love.
The camera is fine, it depends on you.

 

[NazgulKing]

Hi guys,

I been thinking to buy a Leica for a very long time? I'm not rich, it take me quite awhile to get that amt?
I would like yours kindest advise on this camera? Is it worthy to go for it..I can't take m240 too ex le ?

You will probably have a better luck with a used M9. An ME is a stripped down M9 anyway.

 

[takashirei]

Read reviews on M9/M9P, there's plenty on the internet. They're basically the same camera, just a facelift. Read up on a rangefinder as well, it's not to everyone's taste. Have you factor in the cost of the lens as well? Do consider 3rd party M lenses as well, they're much more affordable.

Hi tonyep,

I had checked on the review n most of them are good? Which I dunno is it true or juz paid to say so? For the lens I do knw it very ex but I'm oso looking on 2nd hand lens hehe thx for ur Advise cheers

 

[takashirei]

You will probably have a better luck with a used M9. An ME is a stripped down M9 anyway.

Hi nazgulking,

I thought the señor for m9 got problem and ME is to change that plus it took out the USB n preview finder ???

 

[zixaw]

Hi nazgulking,

I thought the señor for m9 got problem and ME is to change that plus it took out the USB n preview finder ???

The M9 uses the exact same parts (sensor) as the ME. So if you are unlucky, you are going to have the same problems with the ME.

 

[crispy12]

I think they've upgraded the firmware and fixed all the SD card issues on the ME. Biggest drawback is no warranty if you buy a M9 compared to an ME. Price was almost the same for me hence I got the ME instead. I just got a Visoflex in the mail today!


Leica ME with Visoflex III, 65 elmar. by chrisongtj, on Flickr

 

[stevenyeo123]

Just saw a used M-E asking for $6,100 at a camera used shop opp cathay photo @ peninsula plaza. Thought it quite reasonably price.

 

[Sherronchua]

Hi Crispy, i manage to see your thread saying ME selling at that price? can i have the name of that shop please? thanks

 

[Sherronchua]

sorry steven**

 

[Memphis]

I was there on Saturday and that ME has been sold. btw the shop is Ben Photo.

 

[gazkw]

if you are looking at the M-E, just get a second hand M9 on the forums for about 5k+.

 

[Sherronchua]

I'm actually don mind getting a M9 but im afraid there are no more warranty for that M9 ?