Re: [Leica] Which Leica M6 should I buy?

[Krechtz@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/16/00 12:22:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
maestro_logos@mac.com writes:

<< I personally own and prefer the TTL model, although I don't use a flash 
with
 mine. The TTL has a much more accessible shutter speed dial, and the
 viewfinder display is more intuitive. (It tells you the direction in which
 you should turn your shutter speed dial or the aperture ring to get a
 correct exposure.) 
 
 On the other hand, the TTL version reputedly drains the battery faster.
 However, that to me is a minor shortcoming considering the other benefits.
  >>

I agree.  As to the battery problem, I went through two sets in the first few 
weeks I owned the camera.  Then I reread the manual and decided on a new 
approach.  Leica advises that the shutter dial should be turned to the OFF 
position when the camera is put away after shooting.  No problems since, 
although it felt weird after a few decades with an M3.

Joe Sobel