Re: [Leica] Re: LHSA Meeting

[chucko@siteconnect.com (Chuck Albertson)]

Sal's comments reflect my take on the subject---I won't be in the market for
a TTL until I'm ready to replace *both* of the "classic" M6's I currently
use, and that's a long way off. I'm easily confused as it is, and trying to
work two cameras with opposing shutter speed dials would be too much. I
don't use flash enough to make the TTL-flash feature a compelling reason to
buy the new model, either.

Nor can I see Leica re-tooling their production line to bring back the
"classic" M6 despite some criticism of the TTL. The TTL is selling like
hotcakes (in Leica terms, anyway)---why mess with a successful product that
is the mainstay of their revenue stream?

And Sal, your posts are usually the ones that survive my "delete" key---that
makes you influential. You'll just have to deal with it.

Chuck Albertson
Seattle, Wash.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Sal DiMarco,Jr." <sdmp007@pressroom.com>
To: "LUG >for posts" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 3:35 AM
Subject: [Leica] Re: LHSA Meeting


> Luggers,
>     Mark's assumption is a little off base. "Another influential member of
> LHSA as well as the LUG, Photographer Sal DiMarco, also does not go for
the
> TTL."
>     For the record, I have nothing against TTL and I think it's a great
> feature. In the new M6TTL, my biggest "objection" is the change in
direction
> of the shutter speed dial. After thirty plus years of working one way, I
do
> not want to change my shooting habits. During Photokina, Tom A. had me try
> his Rpaidwind equipment M6 Millenium camera. I immediately turned the
> shutter speed dial in the wrong direction to adjust the exposure. I don't
> want to make this "instintive" mistake  then I shooting real pictures.
>     Also, while I didn't hear the exchange between Roy Moss and Stefan
> Daniels, I seriously doubt Leica AG will re-issue an M6 with the TTL.
>      Lastly, when did I become "an influential member" of the LHSA  and
the
> LUG? Yikes......
> Happy Snaps,
> Sal DiMarco, Jr.
>
>