Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/02/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] My newest favorite Leica
From: Tony Terlecki <ajt@mrps.demon.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 23:51:42 +0000
References: <200402150016.QAA21780@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> <31368C74-5F70-11D8-B1D0-00039347633A@mac.com>

On Sat, Feb 14, 2004 at 08:34:07PM -0800, kip@mac.com wrote:
> 
> 3) With the new MP finder optical elements installed, the view is truly 
> a joy, with absolutely no rangefinder patch flare. This upgrade removed 
> any envy I held for the MP, with all its attendant design quirks that 
> the M6 TTL had, in my opinion, successfully addressed.
> 
> I realize by sharing this opinion, reactions will vary from "here here" 
> to "that's heretical!" Again, that's what makes this group so fun. For 
> those who might agree with my opinion, know that the $262.50 I had to 
> spend to upgrade the finder was the best Leica camera choice I've ever 
> made.
> 

I opted for the poor man's finder upgrade and bought Lutz Konermann's
Shade for $6. Seems to have solved the flare problems nicely and I now
also consider my M6 TTL to be the best of all M worlds.

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