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Here's a dichotomous key on non-digital Leica M bodies:
1. Need a built-in lightmeter?
- yes ... 6
- no ... 2
2. Shoot below 50mm FL?
- yes ... 3
- no ... Leica M3
3. Need a hotshoe, but no selftimer, or want a black camera without paying premium?
- yes ... 5
- no ... 4
4. Shoot above 90mm FL, or care about faster rewind?
- yes ... Leica M4
- no ... Leica M2
5. Shoot below 35mm FL?
- yes ... Leica M4-P
- no ... Leica M4-2
6. Care about classic M design?
- yes ... 7
- no ... Leica M5
7. Need aperture priority?
- yes ... Leica M7
- no ... Leica M6