Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/14

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: Re: [Leica] New M6 TTL height question
From: "ross mcleish" <cram@bigpond.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 1999 14:50:21 +1000

Guido Soprano wrote:
>
> ..........the speed dial sux
>
Not for me! Not having ever had the pleasure of an earlier M series (or
so-called 'classic' M6), the speed dial is perfectly sensible (and logical).
IMHO Leica made the correct decision, but that opinion is given with due
respect to the many whom use older versions and are 'used' to that
configuration. I really love my M6 TTL, 35/1,4 ASPH combo -- it fills a lens
'gap' in my R gear, and is fast becoming my prefered 'handy' camera and lens
(always handy, and always to taken out !).
A point here.....I possibly will never have any use for the TTL flash
capability as I only seem to be making available light images with the M6.
When deciding upon my purchase, I gave due consideration to the direction of
the speed dial, and the 'off' setting option (which also seemed a good idea
(after reading some Luggers problems with batteries, etc).  I was used to my
other equipment (R6.2 etc) with the dial working in the opposite direction
to the older M cameras, so that was the way I went. No regrets --- but --
now of course if I ever have the good fortune to pick up another older model
I will have to really concentrate! Then maybe you will all hear me
screaming...."you were right!!". Just don't say you told me so!
Ross.