Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]This is very interesting. Paul, have you tried this experiment using your M6 and Hexar? I'd be interested to see if this is the case across the board (or serial no. range). > Just comparing rangefinder readings and image separation my Hexar is off: > It doesn't register infinity when it should and focuses short of where the > M6 does ( I think this is what other people have said?). > > Well I can probably live with that but then I did a test actually taking > pictures and I selected a 90/2.8 @2.8 and my 50/1 @1 as the two most > gruelling tests of shorter distances. Again both lenses on the Hexar seem > to Focus short of the M6 and it does make a difference when shooting wide > open under the loupe. Taking the same lens putting it on the M6, > re-focussing and then taking that lens with the new reading and > shooting the Hexar the images are sharp.