Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I've heard that if the M6 was built like the M3, it would have to cost >many thousands of dollars. Today we live with more disposable quality. The M6 has been built for more than 10 years, and I the thing that puzzles me is that a relatively simple thing like the film counter is causing problems on some of the new cameras. I have never had any problems whatsoever with any of my M6:s (or M2, M3, M4), and I believe that this is a temporary problem, concerning some recent production batches. You are certainly correct that the M6 is built in another way than the M3, but anyway, I think that the m6 is one of the most rugged cameras produced today. >Anyway, the point of my post is that no manufacturer is immune from >problems. Leica is not alone. All are fighting the price/quality >challenge. Yes, this is the trend. But manufacturers should beware not to go too far. There could be lots of warranty service costs and a hurt reputation. Maybe I am wrong, but I have always imagined that the high end pro cameras were above this price/quality hunt. I think it is worth a few additional $$ for quality, but we can only hope that the these bucks not only goes to extra profit instead of quality... I will be fair to Nikon, and say that my F5 is working flawlessly. When my F5 went for warranty service, they also changed the focusing screen, I dont know why. But I am glad they made a thorough check, not only a fast fix of the battery problem. /Hans Mail: hans.pahlen@mark.komvux.se Home: http://www.komvux.mark.se/hp635.htm