Re: [Leica] Generations of Leica Equipment, and Quality

["Roland Smith" <roland@dnai.com>]

Hello Julian:

I use two M3s and two M4-2s and have not experienced flare.  The viewfinders
on each model function well after a CLA.  I can't seem to select which I
like best.   I do use the M4-2 meter on top of them but, favor my Sekonic
hand held.

What has been your experience in comparing the M4-2 and the M6?

Roland Smith
roland@dnai.com
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Julian Thomas" <julianthomas@terra.es>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Generations of Leica Equipment, and Quality


> >
> > The cameras are what they are.
> > Enjoy them.
> >
> > Henry
>
> I do! That is why I use M6s and my M4-2. Now that I've got  a .56 my 35
> lives on that, my 28 with ext finder on a 'classic' M6 and the summilux 50
> on the M4-2. The 50 is where I need low light focussing. BUT some of the
> claims leica make in the brochures - noise, low light focussing - apply
more
> to the older generation Ms. I know this is an old discussion that keeps
> going the rounds, but the M4/M3/M2 have a great 'feel' and a great finder.
> But his has nothing to do with taking pictures and it doesn't affect
picture
> quality, but the RF flare-out does. If I was given a choice, I'd rather
have
> a flare-free finder than a meter. I think this really only applies to
> amateurs like me - if i was Ted and had veternary stories to tell I'd just
> use and abuse the things!
>
> Julian
>
>