Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> My concern: > > Because of the number of complaints I have heard about the M6's > reliability, adjustment, etc... I'm very much hesitant. > a.) what are the chances of getting an M6 that would immediately need > attention (adjustment, etc.) in the 1st 6 months of ownership ? > b.) can these adjustments & defect be detected while you are in the store... > c.) for as long as I don't drop it, bang it, etc.. what are the chances... > e.) Taking the risk of the body going wrong, should I go for it ? A few years ago, I would've asked questions like this, too. While I doubt that the defect rate is high (someone said 40% -- that sounds worse than an old Petri), I don't think this is the right frame of mind for something like photography. Life is short. More often we regret not doing something than we regret taking a chance and doing something. I would buy the M6, have fun with it and not worry about potential problems. If something goes wrong, chances are that it'll happen during the warranty period and you'll get it fixed. Just have fun with it and fix it if it breaks. - -Dave