RE: [Leica] Leica Black Paint M6 vs LHSA M6 -TTL

[BOB KRAMER <BobKramer@COOPERCARRY.com>]

Mike, isn't the only difference between the Black Paint M6 and the LHSA M6
the film advance and the rewind?  It seems to me that this would still
handle pretty much just like the M6 TTL.  Now if they had changed the RF to
the M3 (or even the M4) design RF/VF and changed the shutter speed back to
the "classic" size and operation, then I would agree with you (shoot, I
might even break my long standing tradition and actually buy a new piece of
Leica equipment if that were the case) .  But as it stands, both the Black
Paint M6 & LHSA M6 seem to have almost everything in common besides the
advance and rewind.

And don't sell those 40 year old M's short!   My DS M3 (45 years old this
year) is still running strong, and it has never failed me in the 18 years I
have owned it (and I'm not gentle with my equipment).

Bob Kramer
Atlanta, GA

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> From: "Mike Gil" <pasuno@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Black Paint M6 vs LHSA M6 -TTL 
> 
> Here are two camera that the only thing similar besides the obviuos is the
> 
> black paint.  Because the Leica M6 has the M3's rewind knob and the
> advance 
> lever it handles different than the LHSA M6.  It handles more like a M3/M2
> 
> which I always loved but with a built in meter and the reliability of a
> new 
> camera.  Not that I dont trust my older leica's but I rather use a 5 year 
> old camera than a 40 year old camera.  Maintenance aside, the M6 is more 
> versatile more viewfinder frames, better loading system, and the built in 
> meter.
> 
> The LHSA M6 might be a looker but she doesnt offer anything more than a 
> current M6 TTL does.
>