Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It seems the criticism of the M6 finder has been along two lines. The tele frames are too small (the .85 answers this), and the wide frames are "cluttered"; that is to say each wide angle has a distracting smaller frame inset. Here's my idea: an M6 with the current magnification, but only the 28/35/50 lines. this would be "do-able". There would then be three finder options. Here is how you would select the right combination. 1.) If you want to carry only one camera and use mostly wide lenses with occasional short tele use: current M6. 2.) For one camera with no 28: new .85 M6. 3.) If you carry a complete system with two bodies, use .85 M6 + the "wide frames only" model I'm suggesting. If you use the new camera (.85) for 75-135, you wouldn't need the framelines for these lenses in the "wide" camera, and you could enjoy a nice, clear view. 4.) Folks using M's with only a 28 or 35, as an addition to the SLR rather than a complete system could also opt for the cleaner finder. So, whatta ya think? Nick Hunter