Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dante Stella wrote: > > > > 1. better meter > > > > Better how? > > Accuracy, accuracy, accuracy. The mechanical shutter and M6TTL meter does > not deliver the same 1/10 stop accuracy. This accuracy is of _no_ use if the smallest exposure adjustment you can do on a M is 1/2-stop. 1/4 stop shutter+meter accuracy is enough. > > > 2. automatic mode > > > > Handy, but not necessary. > > Bullpuckey. Wrong exposure will seriously screw up the effective > resolution of the lens. AE does not ensure correct exposure. It screws up at least just as often as fully manual with intelligent presetting. > > > 3. motordrive that works > > > > And is very loud compared to a M. > > Nobody has ever heard mine. If you never shoot in quiet places, this my be true. The motor dependability however has another drawback. The Hexar is dead without working batteries. > > > 7. DX coding > > > > Totally useless. ACK > No - forgetting to set your camera for the right EI with slide film is > disastrous. The M6 is a thinking photogs tool, not for the dumb masses. DX is just convenience for weekend shooters. Please consider, I shoot most of my film at a different rating than its DX encoded ISO number. DX reading just gets in the way. A camera without DX override would be useless to me. > Of course you really need only DX *or* a clear window - but > not both. What you _really_ need is a direct manual setting of the ISO speed. Well, maybe some brains ;) Nothing more. Axel