Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ben, You have read most of what I have read about the M6J and came to the same conclusions. It's an M6 with a slightly different top plate and view finder demagnification. And as I too understand, the zinc top is more resistant to dents/abuse than brass is. Someone mentioned something about brass gears (if I recall correctly). I would not consider a softer material in the gear train to be a plus. Maybe slightly quieter but that also tells me it was not designed for long life and heavy use as the M6 is. And hey, for $35 anyone can order a new M3 wind lever and stick it on their M6 for that "retro look." :-) Enjoyed the story about your Porsche and buying the Ford pickup, especially the part about what your point was (none). :-) The Leica is working wonderfully! I now consider it the best camera I have ever owned. Why you might wonder? Because it is mechanically flawless and has enough use on it that I do not fear marking it up. It is the only Leica I own that has a strap attached to it. I now take it nearly every where with me. I used to carry a Minox, and still do on some occasions, but nothing beats a Leica for image quality in my opinion. The wife asked me why I suddenly began carrying a camera every where. I told her I always did but it was previously a pocket camera. She was happy to see I finally got a Leica that I really use a lot. If I sound enthusiastic about it it is only because I am! Regards, Don