The M6 TTL x0.85 was my first film Leica, and forever will be my favorite. I love that the shutter speed dial turns in a correct way, and the LEDs in this M6 are my favorite way to interact with a built-in lens meter in any camera, because the lights on both sides communicate under/over exposure not just in a binary way by being on/off, but also via intensity.
The viewfinder flare is exaggerated online IMO. I learned about the existence problem by reading about it online, after almost a year of owning the camera. But once I could reliably reproduce it, of course it became the most pressing issue of my life and I had to send mine to DAG to upgrade the finder to the MP standard. Another improvement I recommend is masking out the framelines you don't use. In my case the camera only shows the 50mm and 35mm, another thing DAG did for me.
The battery lasts forever.
Basically, a perfect rangefinder!
Back in the day I bought a new M6 when they came out. The flare was horrible. This is comparing the M2,M3, and at that time my M4. The flare is real and if you didn't own a better camera you wouldn't know it. When Leica introduced the M7 it got horrible reviews. Why? Because it has the same cheap VF as the M4-2, M4-P, M6, and M6TTL. Leica backtracked and upgraded the VF for free (I have one bought in 2006). So yes, the flare is real. If the cameras were selling for less then an M4 I could understand why you would want to save a few $$$. But M6 (and M4-2 & M4-p) prices are insane IMHO. Spend a few more dollars and buy an MP.The M6 TTL x0.85 was my first film Leica, and forever will be my favorite. I love that the shutter speed dial turns in a correct way, and the LEDs in this M6 are my favorite way to interact with a built-in lens meter in any camera, because the lights on both sides communicate under/over exposure not just in a binary way by being on/off, but also via intensity.
The viewfinder flare is exaggerated online IMO. I learned about the existence problem by reading about it online, after almost a year of owning the camera. But once I could reliably reproduce it, of course it became the most pressing issue of my life and I had to send mine to DAG to upgrade the finder to the MP standard. Another improvement I recommend is masking out the framelines you don't use. In my case the camera only shows the 50mm and 35mm, another thing DAG did for me.
The battery lasts forever.
Basically, a perfect rangefinder!
MP's shutter speed dial is insufferable and it is a way bigger irritant than a once-a-year flaring viewfinderSpend a few more dollars and buy an MP.
Hey Guys, I'm going to do a review of the M6TTL but instead of just posting my own opinions I thought I would ask the group.... any issues or reason's you don't like the M6TTL, or things you really love about it.
Thanks.
-Rob
MP's shutter speed dial is insufferable and it is a way bigger irritant than a once-a-year flaring viewfinder
They peaked at M7 and turned into a male jewelry business after that.
You could mention that the M6 TTL like the M7 is now being side lined by the bigger repair shops (such as Cameraworks-UK as an example) because of the lack of spare parts for it.
Oh, oh, does anyone repair the M7 (USA)? Has it become a risky purchase?
DAG serviced my M7 last yearOh, oh, does anyone repair the M7 (USA)? Has it become a risky purchase?
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