Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Flash Synch
From: Dominique PELLISSIER <pelliss@droit-eco.u-nancy.fr>
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 10:55:15 +0200
 
>From: jackson105@juno.com
>Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 14:32:02 -0700
>Subject: Re: [Leica] Flash Synch
>
>Hi, 
>I have been wondering for years why Leica does not have a M6 with an
electronic shutter.  This way Leica could up the sync speed to 1/250 sec.
Then the M6 would be perfect for outdoor flash.  I also think that they
should also make a model just like they do now for everyone that does not
want the electronic shutter.
>Fred Jackson

Comment : there are 2 problems.
1. A new shutter forces to rebuild entirely the diecast chassis. Very costly.
2. A new shutter must be as silent (and poor in vibrations) as the actual one.

Dominique Pellissier