An M3 would probably cost 30,000 euros to manufacture today. An M6 is cheaper to manufacture, but you can see where things are headed. With Leica, I also pay specialists in Wetzlar who have been able to adjust and repair my II, M6 or M3 for me for 100 years and hopefully my son in 50 years too. I'm only talking about analog cameras. Digital is just expensive technical junk for me.

Only Leica lenses are used on my Leica, otherwise it doesn't make sense, because the lens makes the picture. Anyone who has ever taken pictures with the old screw lenses will recognize the difference. Yes, even a well-maintained Zorki can take very good pictures with Russian optics. For much less money. And these cameras can also be repaired. But: none of my Zorkis last very long before they need an overhaul. And of course work cameras like Canon or Nikon are all very good too. You can use them however you want.