Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Wilber, Given your lens choices, a 0.85 M6 makes the most sense. The M3 is nice but will not give you the 35mm and 75mm framelines. The other models you mention are all 0.72 varieties, and you might as well get the more accurate rangefinder as you are not planning on getting the 28mm lens. Nathan Jeffcoat Photography wrote: > Your thoughts on this are welcome. For the ability to be discreet, quiet > and quick I want to add some "M" cameras to my bag. They will be used > for Photo journalistic images at weddings. I want to shoot with the > 35/50 and 75's all in 1.4. The question is which of the M's would give > me the best all around camera, minimal repair needs (Still using Hassies > I bought 20 yr ago, so I do take care of the equip.) Meter would be nice > , but not needed as this will be used for b/w and that can be hand > metered for the hall or church. The correct frame lines are important > and that I know I can look up, but which the 2, 3, 4, 4-2, 4-P, 5, 6, > 6-.85TTL. I'm confused. I really like the feel of the 3 best of all, but > the frame lines are not all there (50/90/135-if I'm correct). So is > anyone in the same working situation, what are you using and why? I'm > receptive what any "M" Leica user can tell me on this. My experience > with the M is that of two DS 3's that I sold ( damn it) yrs ago. So Now > I work with R 4 / 7 / and 8. > Cheers Wilber - -- Nathan Wajsman Overijse, Belgium General photo site: http://belgiangator.tripod.com/ Belgium photo site: http://members.xoom.com/wajsman/ Motorcycle site: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1704/