[Leica] Erratic 1 sec. shutter speed

["Hans Pahlen" <hans@komvux.skola.mark.se>]

Run the 1 sec shutter speed many times and it will probably loosen up. I
have experienced the same thing with a friends M6 that had been on a dealers
shelf for more than 5 years.If this helps I would not worry about service.

There is also a difference in the meter on older M6 bodies. The newer M6
meter goes lower and blinks if lens cap is left on the lens. Check Stephen
Gandys site for a detailed list of the M6 differences:
http://cameraquest.com/

Regards, Hans

>I checked out an M6 today and found that the 1 sec. shutter speed could be
>a little faster than 1 sec. once in a while.
>
>The dealer said that this was because the camera has been hardly used and
>will improve once the camera's shutter is used more often.  Is this a fact
>or that the camera will require a  service sooner or later?  The camera is
>otherwise in good condition.
>
>Dan K.
>