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Senna4ever · 02-07-2011, 05:16 PM

The Zeiss Ikon is nice, but the Bessa's shutter is so loud. The M6 is so smooth and quiet with its fully mechanical shutter and buttery controls. I looked into buying all of the models you are looking at, and I went and spent the $7000 on the titanium M6 with titanium 35mm f1.4 Summilux just because it felt better in my hands - and it is fully mechanical, as the battery only powers the light meter. You can find a nice condition used M6 for about $1500 I think, about the same for a new Zeiss Ikon.

02-07-2011, 05:16 PM	#1807
Senna4ever VLS Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 16,351 Thanked 2,591 Times in 832 Posts Failed 61 Times in 19 Posts	The Zeiss Ikon is nice, but the Bessa's shutter is so loud. The M6 is so smooth and quiet with its fully mechanical shutter and buttery controls. I looked into buying all of the models you are looking at, and I went and spent the $7000 on the titanium M6 with titanium 35mm f1.4 Summilux just because it felt better in my hands - and it is fully mechanical, as the battery only powers the light meter. You can find a nice condition used M6 for about $1500 I think, about the same for a new Zeiss Ikon. __________________ 2007 Volvo V50 Taken by ex: 2005 Toyota Prius. R.I.P. 1997 Lexus ES300. R.I.P. 1989 Acura Legend Coupe LS.