Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think Stephen Gandy's Cameraquest site features the most comprehensive list of M6 variations I've seen anywhere. Check it out. There are a few other (mostly) cosmetic differences not listed there. It is generally accepted that all M6's have been made at either Wetzlar or Solms. There are a couple of differences in the way the diodes light up in certain conditions, but the basic meter (range, angle, etc.) is always the same. Many say that the early M6's had electronic problems, and recommned nothing below about 175xxxxx. On the other hand, recent M6's, over 2xxxxxx, have seemed particularly well-made to me. Even when brand new, however, they often need some adjustments: shutters don't sound right, shutter release height is off, or the rangefinder patch isn't perfectly adjusted. Check out any potential purchase carefully, new or used.