Leica M6 Classic

Question 1

Is the Leica M6 Classic worth $2,995?

Accepted Answer

Yes, unequivocally. You are buying a camera that will take sharper rangefinder images than any alternative, will function without electronics, and will work identically in twenty years. The cost per photograph taken over a lifetime is negligible compared to film bodies you will replace or repair constantly.

Question 2

What is the best film camera under $800?

Accepted Answer

The Nikon FM2n is the practical answer, but it is a compromise you will feel every time you raise it to your eye. If you cannot afford the Leica M6 Classic, save longer instead of settling for a camera with a narrower viewfinder and a shallower lens ecosystem.

Question 3

How does the Leica M6 Classic compare to the Contax RTS III?

Accepted Answer

The RTS III has autofocus that you will never want to use; the Leica M6 Classic has rangefinder focusing that you will prefer to autofocus forever. The Leica also costs a thousand more dollars and is worth every penny because it will not obsolesce.

Leica M6 Classic

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