Re: Film photography in 2024 and 2025 - where we're at, and where we're going?
OffTrail wrote: Tina Kino wrote: retrofocus wrote:
Leica M film camera prices have become stagnant since a while - they are still priced at a high level, but what I am seeing all film M cameras have stopped to increase in used pricing.
..I was looking around on eBay earlier today (for used M6's and M7's), and got the impression prices have actually gone down a bit, compared to half a year / a year ago.
Not sure why that is exactly - maybe the hype is cooling down, or maybe enough people have realized how screwed they are in case something breaks..
I contacted Leica customer support in Wetzlar the other day - and they told me that even if I buy a used M directly from them (which is about 3K for a M7 in good condition), it won't be CLA'd, thus there will be no service certificate, only 12 months warranty - and if there's a problem it'll be 6-12 months for a repair (even if it happens during the warranty period) - and little chance of getting a loaner in the meantime.. this is nuts!
A nice M2 or M4 for under $2000, or a cheaper one that you expect to CLA, is going to be tough to beat for value and expected lifespan. You lose the meter, but there are some great workarounds there.
I have just bought a Leica M3 a couple of weeks ago from Leica Shop Vienna. No mention about any CLA, but a 12 month warranty. I hope that, being a 100% (precision) mechanical thing, I should be fine for some time.
Dec 19, 2024 at 12:54 PM
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