Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Leica makes M6 battery covers with a coin slot in it. Really easy to get on and off with a coin. They work. A real Leica product. I use them. Part #442-299-805-009. $20 ea. Jim At 06:45 PM 11/11/00 +0100, 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. >