[Leica] Make its day

[Mike Johnston <michaeljohnston@ameritech.net>]

> I've been lurking on the list for a while picking up tid bits of info and I
> now have a question as I'm about to buy my first M6 after shooting with an
> M3 for a year or so. My question is: should I go with the a classic M6 or
> one of the newer TTL models? I know the shutter dial is backwards on the TTL
> but I like the idea of being able to shoot "no-brainer" flash like I've come
> to get used to with my SLR gear. My fear is that the newer M6's might not be
> of the same quality as the old or that squeezing a few more circuit boards
> into an M6 would cause unknown electrical problems. I put my gear through a
> great amount of use and abuse. Any and all info would be extremely helpful.


Buy based on the features you want. If you want to use flash, buy the TTL.
Any Leica will last as well as any camera can, especially if you take it for
regular scheduled maintenance as you would a car. If there is any flaw of
Leica users, it is that we never challenge the camera. As I've always said,
a camera is to be used up; the M6 says, in effect, "Go ahead...make my day."
TRY to wear it out! That's when you'll discover how difficult that is.

- --Mike