Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Timothy J. Kamke wrote: > I have been losing sleep over a possible (imminent?) Leica purchase; new > M6TTL and new 50 f/1.8. I've been a long-time Nikon user and will continue > to be. Just wanting to; 1) refresh my photography with a more thoughtful > system (meaning that I will be more thoughtful when making photos as opposed > to pointing and shooting with an F5), 2) have a camera with me at ALL TIMES, > and 3) enjoy the experience of using the Leica for what it is, and isn't. > I have been reading the LUG for about two months and enjoy it. Three > questions; Have any of you felt remorse over spending this kind of cash on a > Leica outfit (I'm looking at $3000 U.S.), and if so, why? Will my proposed > set-up meet my 3 needs outlined above? Should I buy it at B&H, Chatterton > or where? > Thanks in advance for your comments. > Tim Kamke Hi Tim, I bought my M6+ 35 summilux asph from a friend that wanted to buy a new M6TTL. I never had remorse, it is one of my best "investment". I bought them "mint-used", thus, I know that I can still sell the body and the lense for the same price, which would not have been the case with a new package. Knowing that you won't lose money in case you won't be satisfied (which i am sceptical about) helps in avoiding remorse. You should buy a demo or a mint camera. f hope this helps, regards, Xavier.