Rangefinder rentals?

[modusoperandi]

Hi guys, I happen to be interested in getting a Leica M6 but never tried out an RF before. Just wondering if it's possible for me to rent one before actually purchasing it. Also wanna try out different Leica lenses before deciding on one. Most of the local rental sites I saw only carry Canon and Nikon dSLRs =\

Help of any kind is very much appreciated. Thank you very much!

[Cactus jACK]

kenele used to offer a m6 and hesses for rent sometime back, not sure if there are any other rental services for rangefinders (bodies or lenses). search his name under the services for offer subforum to get his new business contact.

as for lenses, i would suggest you start out with a 35mm or 50mm... there are of course a whole world open to you of brands (leica, zeiss, viogtlander, etc), speeds (aperture) and versions.

for starters, you can read up a little on chiif's thread (if you haven't already done so) - http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378807