Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thoughts upon getting my first new Leica- I have had two M3s and still own one of them, a 1953 vintage single-stroke with collapsible 50/2, providing unfailing service. I have heard about some of the design oversights of the M6 TTL and its cost-cuttings, but I sure did notice these- Cheap plastic "presentation case" that the camera comes in, with a very flimsy faux-felt plastic liner that came pre-cracked. (Although it did not damage the camera). The camera strap is made of nylon webbing, with a rubber neck pad that is fixed in position. You have to adjust BOTH sides of the strap by unhooking the attaching rings if you want to adjust the strap's length, to center the neck pad. And, the rings are real ugly--made out of un-chromed steel wire, as if they are from Home Depot. These minor cost-saving measures definitely distracts from Leica's jewel-like look and feel. (I am not on the list. If you have comments for me, email me) Shop online without a credit card http://www.rocketcash.com RocketCash, a NetZero subsidiary