Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/05/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Brad Reisner wrote: > So, which lenses are really NOT compatible ? (I've heard things about the > DR 50, etc. anybody have a full list ?) I use a 50 DR onmy M6 with no problem. > > What's the big fuss about file loading ? I shot 15 rolls in the last two > weeks, and didn't have any problems, didn't have to trim any leaders, > etc.... Pre-M4 cameras have some special requirements. > > Any recommended gadgets ? (like the M-grip ?) I find a visoflex II or III to be very handy. Since I bulk load, Leica cassettes are handy, but you'll have to replace that M6 baseplate. > > Regarding the whole "I-sent-my-strap-back.... etc etc etc" thing... > Personally, the strap that comes with the camera is a bit uncomfortable. Is > the wide strap (advertised by Tamarkin, etc) any better ? Don't know about that wide strap. I like the M6 strap enough to have gotten them for my M2 and M4 also. > > Anything else I should know about ? > Leave that clear plastic protector on the base plate. It harms nothing and protects the baseplate. -- Ken Wilcox wilcox@umcc.umich.edu Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits LHSA member