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M100 or M6

Started Sep 2, 2017 | Polls thread
nnowak Veteran Member • Posts: 9,074
I'm the minority
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I have owned the M, M2, and M3. When I "upgraded" from my M to M3, I was really disappointed. With the M and 22mm, I could easily slide the camera in and out of various pockets with ease. The M3 changed that. Even though it didn't look much bigger with the 22mm attached, it was a much tighter fit and teneded to snag on something much more readily. I was also paranoid the flimsy metal hinge mechanism for the tilt screen would just get torn off if I was not extra cautious. Sold the M3 and "downgraded" to the M2. With both my M and M2, I mounted a Franiec grip which I felt was much more comfortable and secure than the M3 grip.

Looking at the M100 vs M6, it is the same scenario again.

http://camerasize.com/compare/#719,709

From a top down view, the M100 is much thinner with a very smooth, rounded shape.  Nothing realy sticks out from the M100 body.  The M6 is a different story.  Not only is there the large grip, but some ot the top dials also protrude from the body.  The screen tilt mechanisms are also quite different.  I would have no concern about snagging the M100 screen.

As in the past, I have a big camera and a little camera.  The M100 could fit my needs for a "little" camera.  For me, the M3 and now the M6 occupy an awkward  middle ground that is neither small enough to be pocketable, nor capable of handling everything else I shoot.

If I was choosing one of these as my only camera, it would be a different story.  But in that situation, I would probably pick the M5 over either of these two.

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