The Leica M6-J

[kshapero]

Honestly, I prefer my M3.

[Richard G]

Originally Posted by awilder

Nope, it's Jahre referring to 40 Jahre (year) anniverary of the M3. The 50/2.8 Elmar-M was also a "J" version and sold exclusively with the camera as a kit as it was not yet part of the standard M lens lineup.

And the serial number is each year from 1954 to 1994, I think 100 for each year, making it a large limited edition.

[dogberryjr]

Originally Posted by Richard G

And the serial number is each year from 1954 to 1994, I think 100 for each year, making it a large limited edition.

Head Bartender says 40 units per year. http://www.cameraquest.com/leicam6j.htm

Still, it's a fine looking camera.

[PatrickT]

What a gorgeous camera.

Functionally, is it any different than a .85 MP? Viewfinder, framelines, etc?

[dogberryjr]

Originally Posted by PatrickT

What a gorgeous camera.

Functionally, is it any different than a .85 MP? Viewfinder, framelines, etc?

No 75mm lines.

[britinjapan]

Originally Posted by Moriturii

Its not a digital camera, it will take the same pictures as a Nikon FG.

Ok, post some scans of film developed photos!? I want to see the output!

[donz]

very nice congrats!

[biglou]

It is one of the niciest special edition Leicas, as smooth as an M3.
The finder will occasionnally flare but Leica can solve this problem installing an upgrade, i did it to mine and it is perfect, after.
I use it a lot and the real skin grip is a pleasure.

[HoodedOne]

Would like to see one that is actually used.

[geebeewien]

Beautiful camera it is.

[waltere]

What a beautiful camera! Nice shutter speed dial too!

[dave lackey]

How do I miss threads like this?

And where is the OP almost a year later? I would like to know how he/she is enjoying the M6J....

I heard that Leica will convert an M3 to an M6J - like specs for 600 Euros or something like that. Anyone tried this?

[photomoof]

Originally Posted by kshapero

Oh man a true classic. Congrats on a special and rare camera. Use it and enjoy.

Originally Posted by kshapero

Honestly, I prefer my M3.

You changed your mind?

[MISH]

I went to the LHSA convention in Louisville KY in 1996 and they gave at least one (maybe more) of these sets away in a raffle they had. I had bought about 15 tickets but was not the lucky one. However I did meet Stan Tamarkin, Sherry Krauter, and Tom A

[LeicaTom]

Originally Posted by dave lackey

How do I miss threads like this?

And where is the OP almost a year later? I would like to know how he/she is enjoying the M6J....

I heard that Leica will convert an M3 to an M6J - like specs for 600 Euros or something like that. Anyone tried this?

Hey there Dave!

You mean the finder right? 0.92 to 0.85? Not metering, because we both know how much that fun costs!

I never did my FrankenLeica M3/6 Classic, would cost now at least $3,500 to do so.

I've really been debating back and forth in my head weither or not to leave my 0.85 BP M6 TTL LHSA go, while I think powers well beyond my control are suggesting that I keep it, while it is really one of the most beautiful special edition Leica's like the M6-J is.

I can remember seeing these on the shelves in Nuremberg, Germany when I was living there, back in 1994, they were like over $3,500 then and were always quickly sold out.....

Wonder how the OP is doing with the camera, so few are actually used it's kool that some people take the collector camera out of the box for good and use it!

Tom

[dave lackey]

Originally Posted by LeicaTom

Hey there Dave!

You mean the finder right? 0.92 to 0.85? Not metering, because we both know how much that fun costs!

I never did my FrankenLeica M3/6 Classic, would cost now at least $3,500 to do so.

I've really been debating back and forth in my head weither or not to leave my 0.85 BP M6 TTL LHSA go, while I think powers well beyond my control are suggesting that I keep it, while it is really one of the most beautiful special edition Leica's like the M6-J is.

I can remember seeing these on the shelves in Nuremberg, Germany when I was living there, back in 1994, they were like over $3,500 then and always quickly sold out.....

Wonder how the OP is doing with the camera, so few are actually used it's kool that some people take the collector camera out of the box for good and use it!

Tom

Hello, Tom, how are things going?

Wow, if I had that LHSA, I would be in heaven, really.

I am like you, it is nice to have a beautiful camera, especially limited editions, but it is really cool to see them actually used!

So, I am now adding a Leica MR4 meter and a hand grip to the M3...looking really nice and handles much better!

Just needs a neat lens, though. Paperweights only go so far.

[LeicaTom]

Originally Posted by dave lackey

Hello, Tom, how are things going?

Wow, if I had that LHSA, I would be in heaven, really.

I am like you, it is nice to have a beautiful camera, especially limited editions, but it is really cool to see them actually used!

So, I am now adding a Leica MR4 meter and a hand grip to the M3...looking really nice and handles much better!

Just needs a neat lens, though. Paperweights only go so far.

Yeah, I'm really leaning towards keeping the LHSA, I haven't found anyone worthy of the honor of bestowing the first "patina" on it, so I think I'm going to put the Black Paint Voightlander Nokton f1.5/50mm ASPH back on it and go shooting for REAL this time!!!!!

Take care,

Tom