Re: [Leica] Versions of M6

["Bud Cook" <budcook@ibm.net>]

Thank you for the pointers.  This is what I was looking for.
Bud
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From: Emanuel-Temp_Lowi@READERSDIGEST.COM
<Emanuel-Temp_Lowi@READERSDIGEST.COM>
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 1998 8:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Versions of M6

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>I think Stephen Gandy's Cameraquest site features the most comprehensive
>list of M6 variations I've seen anywhere. Check it out. There are a few
>other (mostly) cosmetic differences not listed there.
>It is generally accepted that all M6's have been made at either Wetzlar or
>Solms. There are a couple of differences in the way the diodes light up in
>certain conditions, but the basic meter (range, angle, etc.) is always the
>same.
>Many say that the early M6's had electronic problems, and recommned nothing
>below about 175xxxxx. On the other hand, recent M6's, over 2xxxxxx, have
>seemed particularly well-made to me. Even when brand new, however, they
>often need some adjustments: shutters don't sound right, shutter release
>height is off, or the rangefinder patch isn't perfectly adjusted. Check out
>any potential purchase carefully, new or used.
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