Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There are dozens of cameras with fast flash sync but AFAIK only one left with a nice quiet low vibration shutter - the M. If I need to use flash (which I almost never do) I use a different camera. My 1985 M6 has never had a flash on it! I am not criticising those who choose to use flash, but I think there are better camera choices (R8) for flash. I hope Leica keep the M6 as it is for ever. It is the only camera left on the market with its particular range of features, it would be a shame to make it like others. I like the film loading and shutter. I can't remember ever needing 1/1000 shutter speed for example. cheers Frank > "Carleton, Sam" wrote: > >> P.S. Does anyone know why Leica has never updated the shutter in the M6? >> Nikon has had a manual shutter with a 1/250 flash sync in the FM2 for over >> ten years now. Has Leica ever given a reason for not updating the shutter? > > Sam, > > The noise. > > Lucien