Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/11/20

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Subject: Re: R6 and R6.2
From: "Roger L. Beamon" <beamon@primenet.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 1996 18:31:53 -0700 (MST)

At 02:24 PM 11/20/96 PST, seungmin@luxmail.luxcom.com wrote:
>     What is the main difference between these two except R6.2 has 1/2000th 
>     speed?  It seems like the price difference for used ones in the same 
>     condition is significant.  Does R6 have any hidden problem that R6.2 
>     does not like R4 had?  If not, why is R6 so cheap compared to R6.2?

Also, the shutter was re designed a bit to accommodate the faster speed. A
magnifier was put over the frame counter for easier reading and the shutter
dial was raised a tad to facilitate operation. That's it!

A good used M6 is a great bargain. No hidden problems. If your eyes are good
and you don't need the extra shutter speed, go for it!
- --
Roger Beamon
            Naturalist & Photographer
            Docent:  Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
            Leica Historical Society Of America
            Mail to:  beamon@primenet.com