Re: [Leica] M6TTL vs "Classic" question

[John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>]

1) Slightly, but only useful if you plan on using a tripod or like motion
induced blur from 1 sec handheld.

2) I cannot feel the difference myself but others claim to be able to. It
may depend on how you hold the camera. I use a M2, M4-2 and a TTL. I feel
comfortable switching between bodies.

3) All the mechanical parts are virtually identical. The only differences
are to accommodate a idler gear to facilitate the larger shutter speed dial.
The electronics are significantly different but there is only a limited
supply of classic electronics left now as the stuff was very old fashioned
(electronically speaking). How long a repair supply they have on hand for
the classic or if they can retrofit something, I do not know.

John Collier

> From: "John R. Fulton Jr." <JRFjr@compuserve.com>
>
> 1) Is the meter more sensitive than the "classic"? In other words, if
> you have a 50 Summicron on the classic and go into a dark environment
> the meter will stop reading at a certain darkness (pretty technical,
> huh?). Anyway, if you then switch to the TTL with same lens will it
> read another stop or two into the darkness that the "classic" would
> not?
> 
> 2) Does the 2.5 mm in additional size seem to matter? Does it feel
> different? (This coming from a man with medium-to-small hands
> who--when working on the street--wraps the neckstrap around my wrist
> and holds the camera in my hand.)
> 
> 3) Is there any feeling what the repair people say about the two
> cameras? Is the TTL as reliable as the "classic"? I know many feel
> the "classic" isn't that great from a reliability standpoint. My M6
> went back for a warranty repair on the transport in first year of
> ownership--1988--but no problems since. It still has the red "Leitz"
> button on the front. (I carry and use it everyday--it's a user).
>

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