Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/24
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ferdinand,
Dreams should be fulfilled.....
I have an M6, 1991 vintage, purchased in 1993 from a pro who had a short
term (3 year) need for it. Have had nary a problem....
>I've read your article above & it concerns me greatly.
>
>I've been in this group for about 3 months now wanting to know more about
>the M6 since I'm really interested in purchasing one this x'mas. However
>there have been several posts similar to yours about the M6 having
>problems: film counter problems, rangefinder focusing alignment problems,
>and now...the shutter does not close completly at low speeds problem.
>
>In your opinion is it still worth owning an M6 ?? Pls be honest with me
>since I'm saving up for this equipment. I currently have a Canon EOS system
>and a Hasselblad. Both have been trouble free. My dream has been to own an
>M6 & I don't want to be stuck with something that will give me problems
>like the ones I've been hearing from various people including yourself ?
>
>I dont mind spending $ on a good system, providing its trouble free or
>reliable. But from the sound of the usenet, there just seems to be too many
>problems with the M6. I don't know whether their Leicas are new or used,
>but I've heard a person having a frame counter problem only 6 months of
>use. That is too short of a time to have problems and to think his Leica
>was new and lighly used.
>
>I plan on buying a brand new M6 which will eventually have a 28/2.8 or
>35/2.0, 50/2.0 and a 90/2.8. THis is quite a hefty investment. I don't
>really mind it, but what about the camera reliability and durability and
>dependability ?? I know my eos1n has been good as well as my hasselblad.
>Knock on wood.. no problems with either system.
>
>Would greatly appreciate your advise,
>
>Ferdinand
>
>
Mike Leitheiser
"When the trout are lost, smash the state."
Tom McGuane