Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Ferdinant, >Using it was cumbersome and each shot took much more time due to focusing >and adjusting the aperture. It other words, it takes more time to shoot one. > >I don't mind that ....I can live with it & it takes getting used to. > Maybe that's the main reason why you got better images - you concentrated more on the sujets. Sometime it needs only an inch to the left or to close the apperture 1/3 to get a good instead of a poor photo. But this rule affects all cameras and is IMHO much more important then a Leica lens. >So let me ask you luggers, > >a.) what are the chances of getting an M6 that would immediately need >attention (adjustment, etc.) in the 1st 6 months of ownership ? in other >words, after I buy one, what are the chances of it going wrong or having >defect ? > With my own experiences and those of people I know personaly: 70% chance of a defect. After reading for some time the LUG: the average is maybe 40%. >b.) can these adjustments & defect be detected while you are in the store >playing with it ? > I think in 90% no. >c.) for as long as I don't drop it, bang it, etc.. what are the chances of >it to go wrong ? assuming I bought it brand new ? > I got a new one. I'm using it as a tool but I take care of my cameras. I never had any problems with any other camera I own(ed) - only the M6 for three times. Also: it takes a very long time to get the camera back from repair. If you are using the camera as a pro - this costs you more money than the body or any lens. >d.) how different is the new 90/2.8 elmarit vs. the 90/2.8 Elmarit (1980 >built) and the 35/2.0 summicron (new) vs. the 35/1.4 summicron M ? would i >expect the same results as the ones I got today ? Beside of the lens quality (IMO the difference is just for the statistics or a tech freak or for somebody who needs an argument spending so much money on a Leica) the 1.4/35mm together with the M6 is a very compact combination. Nearly as compact as a P & S camera. > >e.) Taking the risk of the body going wrong, should I go for it ? > The Leica is different from other cameras - not better - just different. I love the feeling and it's my no.1 camera. As with your childs: you love them, but they are not free of problems and will cost you a lot of money. Cheers, Detlef <LEICA IMAGES> http://www.hermes.de/chile/ </LEICA IMAGES>