Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/10/03
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I started with an M4, then added an M6, then added an M2. I now use the M2
more than the other two. However... when the situation will call for faster
work I usually reach for the M6.
I don't find the M6 metering any more accurate, but different. I DO find
the narrower angle of the M6 meter more convenient most of the time.
kw
>While I realize that none of you guys can tell me if it would be worth it
>for me, the experience of any one who has moved from an earlier M to the
>M6 might be helpful. Has TTL metering really made that much of a
>difference? (For $1000, I can live with my viewfinder for the 35mm.) My
>guess is that it would be a lot faster than either my MR meter or a hand
>held. It would be nice not to see my wife's eyes roll every time I pull
>the camera out when we are hiking. Is it more accurate? I find that I am
>OK most of the time even with chromes with either meter. For careful work
>with B&W, I would still use my spotmeter, even with the M6. I would not
>have to abandon classic Leicas as I have a IIIf I use a great deal. Any
>help would be appreciated.
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