Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 vs M6HM
From: Dennis Painter <dwp@deltanet.com>
Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 07:16:51 -0700
 
Cyrus Gardner wrote:
> 
> Is this because, with the lower magnification of the M6, you keep
> more of the wider frames in your field of vision?  Thx, Cyrus Gardner
> > I think that the HM would be better choice - unless you wear spectacles, as
> > I do. Raimo
> Cyrus Gardner

Cyrus,

If viewing with eyeglasses on the M6HM its not possible to see the 35mm
framelines all at once, you must move your eye around so much that
framing is going to be very imprecise.  For some the diopters can be a
solution but should be tried before buying a new HM.

Dennis