Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 vs M6HM
From: Chris Bitmead <chrisb@ans.com.au>
Date: Sun, 17 May 1998 11:47:29 +0000

Dan Cardish wrote:
> 
> >> I do think that someone shopping for their first rangefinder camera should
> >> "Be careful", especially if they are a long time SLR user.  The M Leicas
> >> (any model, not just the HM) are not for everyone.
> >>
> >Would the experience be similar to my old Minolta 7s (split-image
> >rangefinder) ?
> 
> I would say that if you liked using the old Minolta rangefinder, you will
> love the Leica M.

I think I'll pull my Minolta out of the cupboard and start using
it. If I like it I'll think about whether there is an M6 in my
future.

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Chris Bitmead
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