Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Ted Yes, I know it works manually but that meter electronics can give problems (and it is electronics, complete with a micro-chip and some potentiometer tracks to wear out!!!) I've used Nikon F2's and FM/FM2's for years and what in these excellent mechanical cameras has given me probelms...the electronic meters! Best wishes Harold - ---------- > From: ted grant <75501.3002@CompuServe.COM> > To: INTERNET:leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: Re: M6 Questions > Date: 03 May, 1997 1:50 AM > > Harold wrote: > > <<< I have read somewhere that the electronics in some of the earlier M6's were > a bit dodgy. Is there any truth in this and, if so, does anybody know which > serial numbers to avoid? >>>>> > > Harold mon ami, > > there are no electronics in an M6.....!!!!!!!! > > There is a battery operated meter which is quite phenominal to use, as it is so > accurate and other than that the M6 is gloriously mechanical!!!!! > > If you have heard any rumours to the contrary, they are BS!! > > If you are considering buying an M6 your only concern should be "what lens > should it wear?" > > IMHO thats it.:) > > ted > owner and user of 3 M6 cameras as a working photojournalist. > Victoria, Canada > http://islandnet.com/~tedgrant >