Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The discussion about the designation of the new M6/O,85 is interesting. I figured out that it should be a M 5,1 ( 6x 0,85) !! They most likely would not use that designation but call it the M6HM ( high magnification). I have been pushing for that model in plain black since the M6J came out. It will serve as an excellent 2nd body for 50's and longer lenses, particularly the 75/1,4. As soon as I get mine I will post my impressions of it on the LUG. It will also be a boon to all Nocti users. The larger finder will make framing and focus easier and I would be tempted to get one strictly set up for the Nocti. Have the focus finetuned to the lens and use it as a lowlight camera. I have tried the M6J with the 35 and it works fine even with glasses. The frames are slightly more visible than the 28 frames in the regular M6 and the M was never a "precise" framing camera anyway. Maybe they have incorporated the on/off switch on the meter that I have been longing for too. Nah, that would be too much to wish for. Tom A