About to inherit a camera
Discussion
A Leica M6, in fact.
Currently, that is all I know about the camera, oh and being told to look after it as it cost £4k to buy new (
), so v.much looking forward to its arrival. Should be getting it mid February.
But I know nothing about Leica cameras - in fact I don't think I've ever seen one, let alone held one.
I'll need to insure it - but where do I go to do this? Where in the Midlands (Nottingham) would be able to value it? Would General house contents insurance be sufficient?
Any special film I should buy when I start using it?
Anything else I need to do or be aware of when out using it?
Info much appreciated?
Currently, that is all I know about the camera, oh and being told to look after it as it cost £4k to buy new (
), so v.much looking forward to its arrival. Should be getting it mid February.But I know nothing about Leica cameras - in fact I don't think I've ever seen one, let alone held one.
I'll need to insure it - but where do I go to do this? Where in the Midlands (Nottingham) would be able to value it? Would General house contents insurance be sufficient?
Any special film I should buy when I start using it?
Anything else I need to do or be aware of when out using it?
Info much appreciated?
tim-b said:
Thanks for the link. Good deal of info here.Thanks,
Scott
Very unlikely that household cover would be adequate insrance but check the value and check your policy. You really need all risks cover for taking kit out and about.
What lenses does it have? Lenses are a big factor. Potentially high values.
It shoudl be an interesting learning experience.
What lenses does it have? Lenses are a big factor. Potentially high values.
It shoudl be an interesting learning experience.
LongQ said:
It shoudl be an interesting learning experience.
+1Especially the rangefinder. The first camera my dad gave me had a rangefinder to connect up to the hot shoe for focusing, separate light meter, and it was a compact not SLR. This will have been in the late 70s ..... ah, good days learning about photography. Then completely forgetting everything in my 20s. Then getting back into it again in my late 30s.
LongQ said:
Very unlikely that household cover would be adequate insrance but check the value and check your policy. You really need all risks cover for taking kit out and about.
What lenses does it have? Lenses are a big factor. Potentially high values.
It shoudl be an interesting learning experience.
Wow, didn't realise that - will look for specialist insurance (including out and about) then. Thanks for that.What lenses does it have? Lenses are a big factor. Potentially high values.
It shoudl be an interesting learning experience.
I have no idea what comes with it yet, nor do I know its actual model.
Will post more details mid Feb when I should be picking it up.
Back in the day [waaaayyyyyy back] I used 35mm quite a lot - Praktica Nova II, MTL5 and Pentax ME Super]. Is the Leica a different experience to these?
Thanks again,
Scott
Edited by kybo on Tuesday 17th January 17:25
K12beano said:
kybo said:
Is the Leica a different experience to these?
Er, yes - just a bit.You've just stepped up to a Bentley....
.....from a - well - a Nova !
...I have gone digital in the meantime
Can you elaborate - I'm chomping at the bit, now.
What types of film are recommended and where do I get them from? Who would you recommend to develop the film?
Ta,
Scott
They're probably lovely but unless you want to manually focus by aligning two images over each other, then have the film sent away for processing, you probably won't use it. So my advice would be to stick it in the loft, carefully packaged, and wait 30 years when it'll be worth a fortune.
Simpo Two said:
I think I'd be inclined either to keep it as a nice object, or sell it for the loot, but I'd be unlikely to use it.
We shall see where you end up
I might do both!! Well, maybe use it once - just for the kudos of having taken pictures with a leica We shall see where you end up
but not show the images to anyone as they'll probably be shocking lol!!-Pete- said:
They're probably lovely but unless you want to manually focus by aligning two images over each other...
Erm, sounds different. As above, may use it once, as I am intrigued to experience just HOW different using one of these is!!S
Buy a Yashica Electro 35 on eBay, they're around £40 in good condition, and almost exactly the same as a Leica. Great lens, similar rangefinder focussing. Keep the Leica in the loft, or a cupboard.
Put a few rolls of 35mm film through the Yashica, then make your mind up
The Yashica's worth £40 and the Leica might be worth £100-£100's depending on the lenses and accesories. But the pictures will be similar quality...
Put a few rolls of 35mm film through the Yashica, then make your mind up
The Yashica's worth £40 and the Leica might be worth £100-£100's depending on the lenses and accesories. But the pictures will be similar quality...
RobDickinson said:
If the M6 doesnt come with a lens then you may be in for a shock if you want to actually use it!
What he said - prepare to fully come to understand that professional DSLR cameras and lenses aren't actually that expensive...House insurance should comfortably cover an M6 body and most Leica lenses unless you've got some mental ones. Mine covers indiviudual items, un-named, up to £1500 each. It added about £6 a month onto the policy.
Don't see the point of putting it in the loft myself. Unless it's a limited edition then a really good condition M6 body is worth about £1k, and there are loads of them around.
If you've got some really tasty lenses then get the credit card out and get an M9
An M9 with a Noctilux takes nice photos tho - some skill required...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moogibang/sets/721576...
He's a PHer too
If cars shot with rangefinders are your thing:
http://www.parabolique.co.uk/flash.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moogibang/sets/721576...
He's a PHer too
If cars shot with rangefinders are your thing:
http://www.parabolique.co.uk/flash.htm
Edited by _dobbo_ on Wednesday 18th January 22:21
_dobbo_ said:
House insurance should comfortably cover an M6 body and most Leica lenses unless you've got some mental ones. Mine covers indiviudual items, un-named, up to £1500 each. It added about £6 a month onto the policy.
That seems like a very generous policy if it's 'All risks' and 'Away from the home'.Our household policy due a renewal so I'll see what I can find a I review the options.
_dobbo_ said:
An M9 with a Noctilux takes nice photos tho - some skill required...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moogibang/sets/721576...
He's a PHer too
Argh, I clicked the link and now I want one.....................http://www.flickr.com/photos/moogibang/sets/721576...
He's a PHer too
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