Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Many posters to the LUG, when comparing early models of the M series cameras such as the M3 and M2 to late models M4-P or M6, seem to make statements such as "not as convenient as the M6" or "upgraded features of the M6". Come on folks, the only feature you can really call an upgrade is the built in meter. Am I missing something here? What are all of the other features that make the M6 better than the M3. I have and use both an M6 and an M3 double stroke. To tell you the truth, I would rather use the M3 with the MR meter than the M6. Sure I love the M6, but just look thru the viewfinder of the M3. Wow!! No comparison. Pop on a 90mm or 135mm lens onto the M3. Then put the same lenses on an M6. There is no comparison-the M3 wins hands down. Do you wear glasses? Do you have a problem seeing the whole frame on the M6 when you put on a 35mm lens? What a wonderful view when you put a 35mm2.8 Summaron with eyes on an M3 and that 50mm frame becomes a 35mm frame. (Not bad when you put the Summaron on an M6 either). How about camera feel? There is no comparison between the feel of an old M3DS with the M6. The feel of the M3 is absolutely sexy. (Fondling an M3 in public makes me feel guilty). Not that the feel of the M6 is bad, but the silky smooth feel of the M3 leaves one spoiled. You dudes that think that the double stroke of the M3 is a disadvantage- do you really single stroke the M6 all the time? Even before getting an M3 I double stroked the M6 and just about all of my other cameras. I actually find that when rapid shooting the double stroke is quicker. I would like some comments from those thinking the M6 is a more advanced camera than the previous cameras. And BTW, how do you take a self timed picture with your M6? Phil ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com