RE: [Leica] Can someone explain why?

["Lee, Ken" <ken.lee@hbc.com>]

Phil,

This is what makes things interesting for all...  I had an M3 DS and traded
it in for the M6HM because I wear glasses and am left eyed. With the M3, I
could not see the entire 50mm frame.  The HM is better, although for my
viewing the regular M6 is best for 50mm.  I love the HM with lenses above
50mm.  The other reasons I prefer the HM over the M3 is loading ease, 75mm
frame lines and the ability to use a 35mm lens in a pinch without having to
resort to goggles (on the lens, not my nose).

Ken

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Philip Kokoczka [SMTP:philip63@hotmail.com]
> Sent:	Tuesday, January 12, 1999 8:16 AM
> To:	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject:	[Leica] Can someone explain why?
> 
> 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
> 
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