Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]the classic is a better-looking camera, but if you are looking for an 0.85 (high magnification version) the classic version is somewhat rare -- about 5000 made, and all in black. if you are looking for a 0.58 (wide magnification version) the TTL is your only choice. the shutter dial direction is largely a matter or taste, on my classic, i use my thumb and forefinger and the arrow (to me) is the direction the thumb moves. if you ever decide to own an m2, m3 or m4, an m6 classic has a consistent shutter dial. if you decide to own an m7, the m6TTL is consistent. if you want to use a visoflex II or IIa, the m6 classic is the one to have. the mp meets the same characteristics as the m6 classic. - -rei On Wed, Apr 16, 2003 at 11:31:45AM -0500, Jason Dean wrote: > Hello LUG, > > I'm new to this whole Email discussion thing, but I am interested in > Leica's, so I think this is the right place to be. > > I am looking at buying an M6, and I wanted you all's expert opinions > about which is the better buy - a "Classic" model or a TTL model. Also, > what are some good sources for these cameras (besides eBay) and what > can I expect to pay? > > How about a good 50mm lens? I don't need the best one out there, I need > to keep it semi-affordable, because I'm in college. > > Hmm, I think that's about it. > > Thanks! > > Jason > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- Rei Shinozuka shino@panix.com Ridgewood, New Jersey - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html