Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi, Tord-Rikard in regard to: >1. Do any one now how good/bad the motor-winder for the >M6, it seems to be a bit clumsy >and slow, i have looked at www.leica.com but >there is not much information, not even a picture > .... IMHO they work fine... kinda clumsy when changing film, however, if you find the version just prior to the re-release (which is too, too much money to pay for the convenience), you should be in good shape, about half as much as for new. I've owned a few of them and this one seems to be the most quiet of the bunch i've had. As for picutres, i'm not sure where to get a gander at one 'cept in person. I use the winders on the job, they are fast enough. You want fast, this ain't it... but it does free one hand from having to operate the camera. I also made a tether from winder to body for quick and worry free film changes. (thick leather, a little bit of nylon webing, old camera strap, brass grommet, 1/4X20 knobbed screw)The winder dangles from the body as I unload and re-load... got this idea before I went overseas and it seems to do the trick... great for baseplate too... although not too attractive... but functional. If you are in situations where you cannot use your thumb... news, 'hail Mary' grab shots with hyperfocaled 21mm or 24mm... then this thing is for you, baby!... if you are looking for something else that you don't see on almost everybody's M then, get it! However, if the situation is for quiet, M- stealth shooting, then this thing is not it.. it is far from whisper quiet, albeit not as loud as an F3 w/ MD-4... closer to F5... Another plus is that it adds weight to the body, easier slow shutter 90mm shots... and it's under $500... most places used ; ).... if ya got nothing else to buy... get it... if not... save your money, go out to eat, get a nice cigar, good bottle of wine, take a trip. hope this helps! Tosh Turlock, CA