Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Robert Appleby wrote: > > I just got my cameras modified by a local machinist as follows: > > He's machined a spacer, about 4 mm tall, which raises the shutter speed > dial. This makes it much easier to select shutter speeds, I think it'll pay > off especially with very cold or wet hands. Or even wearing gloves in winter. > > He's also machined me a couple of battery covers with a raised > screwdriver-like tongue. It always drives me mad trying to get the Leica > originals off, although it's not something i need to do very often. These > are much easier to use - they give a good purchase on the cover. Again, > good for cold or wet hands. > > I haven't yet had a chance to use the cameras with these modifications yet, > and only the shutter dial mod has any effect on the working ergonomics of > the machine, but it certainly feels like a major improvement. I look > forward to being able to wear gloves this winter! > > I've always felt the M6 isn't the most ergonomic camera around. > > Rob. Make money in your spare time and have fun too! You could go into business with him with that stuff! Like Richard Wasserman and Tom and Tuulikki Abrahamsson have thier much appreciated Leica modifications. See you at the next LHSA meeting! mark rabiner :) http://spokenword.to/rabiner/