Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In my opinion, the advantages of the HM, especially when using the 90mm, far outweigh the disadvantages associated with the 35mm frame lines. If you do not wear glasses, the frames are easily visible, though not much beyond the frames are visible. Dan C. At 09:09 PM 06-07-98 +0200, you wrote: >I gather there is a drawback to the M6HM when shooting 35mm lens due to >the outer extremity of the bright light frames. Is it a big disadvantage or >does it simply require getting used to when shifting over from a "standard" >M6. I do not wear glasses. I appreciate that there is less opportunity to >see incoming objects from the outside of the frame. I am very tempted by >the HM, but as I initially will be starting with a 50mm Summicron and a >35mm Summicron ASPH and at a later date will acquire a 90mm ( Is there a >rumour of a new 90mm summicron?) it would be interesting to hear some >opinions/experience on this. > >Eric > >