Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/17

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Subject: Re: M6 finder problem
From: Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 1996 21:43:17 -0400
 
[snip]
>> >>I recently purchased a new Leica M6 to replace my M4.  
>> While the M6 is in many respects superior to the older 
>> camera, there is a serious problem with the M6 which 
>> didn't exist in the M4 - the rangefinder patch is extremely 
>> prone to flare, so much so that in certain conditions it
>> turns completely white with glare, ...[snip]

I have this problem with my M6.  I've always assumed that it was normal; I
can't remember if my M4-P had the same problem, and I have no experience
with earlier M models.  However, I will try putting some tape over the
bright line window to see if it helps.

Dan C.