Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Devils advocate
From: Dave Richards <dprichards@uswest.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 15:54:28 -0600

I frequently load my M6 while it is hanging from the strap around my neck
while I am walking.  After loading a few rolls of film I decided that
loading the M6 was no more or less difficult than loading my N90 or a
Hasselblad back and easier and less troublesome than a F3.

>> Mike Johnstone clearly feels the M6 loading system is in some way inferior
>> to an open back system. I do not agree. I find it fast and foolproof, but
>> different. OTOH I am used to it! I own an EOS 1n and get more misloads
>with
>> it than my M6. but I use the M6 80% of the time.
>> Perhaps I am atypical but:
>>
>Try loading an EOS 1 and an M6 without taking your mitts or gloves off and
>see which is easier.
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