[Leica] M5 digression

[max_weisenfeld at verizon.net (Max Weisenfeld)]

At last we are out.  The next meeting of the Secrete Order of the Lovers of 
the M5 will be Tuesday!

Give me analog match-needle spot metering and shutter-speeds in the 
viewfinder, or give me death!

Max

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <leirex@access4less.net>
To: <lug@leica-users.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 7:32 PM
Subject: RE: [Leica] M5 digression


> Very well put, Robert.  I second every words you said.  A tad bigger size
> has never bothered me.  It rather gives better grip.  Metering (spot) is
> considered better than that in the M6.
>
> Best Regards,
> David
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: Robert Beaudoin bussbearm@aei.ca
> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 14:57:04 -0400
> To: lug@leica-users.org
> Subject: [Leica] M5 digression
>
>
> Bonsoir Art,
>
>  Ahhh, the M5.   Here goes;
>
> 1- Speeds visible in the finder
> 2- Large shutter speeds dial
> 3- Diaphragm open/close indication in the finder
> 4- Ratcheted rewind lever
> 5- Analog continuous metering scale visible in the finder (none of that
> bright LED crap)
> 6- Battery test lever & indication in the finder
> 7- Spot metering
> 8- Metering area visible in the finder
> 9- 3 lugs possibility
> 10-Typical Leitz (as opposed to Leica) craftsmanship
>
> I guess the M5 still rules.
>
>  Best,
>
>  Robert (Un chevalier sans blason)
>
>
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