Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/05
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On 5 Aug 97, Paul Young wrote:
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> But I would improve the M6 by a) removing its meter and
> b) adding a version with VF/RF closer to M3 (sans meter
> too of course). I suspect that a lot of LUG is drawn to
> the M cameras for that simplicity, the ability to have
> total control. Just as with shoe sizes, it's not for
> everyone, but I for one would hate to see the Leica M
> cameras go towards the Contax G.
I share your appreciation of the simple, Paul. You know what scares me? If
I were to wander into a mint M6J at what I consider a reasonable price, I
think I'd sell the dog for it! (Dog, guys, not my wife!)
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Roger Beamon
Naturalist & Photographer
Leica Historical Society Of America
mailto:beamon@primenet.com
Thought for the day:
Success in politics often requires
rising above your principles.