Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 Meter Sensitivity
From: Rei Shinozuka <shino@panix.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004 08:25:35 -0500
References: <20040107094938.GKKE3882.amsfep15-int.chello.nl@localhost> <000001c3d525$b4741ac0$0369f7a5@D65C9M31>

i have an classic-classic m6 (non-blinking LEDs) and a classic m6 .85 and 
i've can't recall having encountered a problem with low light with the
classic-classic versus the newer camera in hand-held situations even up
to using ilford 3200.

- -rei


On Wed, Jan 07, 2004 at 08:53:59AM -0500, Gary Williams wrote:
> I have a chance to pick up a very nice Wetzlar M6, but am wondering
> about the meter.  Later versions of the M6 (circa 1988) have move
> sensitive meters (EV -1 to EV 20) vs. (EV 0 to EV 20).  For practical
> purposes, in low light with a Summicron lens, what is gained with the
> additional sensitivity?  Does one need a Noctilux to demonstrate the
> difference?
> 
> Gary
> 
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In reply to: Message from n.wajsman@chello.nl (Re: [Leica] OT: Where to buy Domke J-803)
Message from "Gary Williams" <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com> ([Leica] M6 Meter Sensitivity)