Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/22

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Subject: [Leica] Re: M6 vs M6TTL
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <ramarren@bayarea.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 23:18:59 -0800

>Aside from the obvious TTL flash function, can anyone tell me the metering
>advantages of the M6 TTL vs the M6 Classic. Is it true that the TTL version
>can read a lower EV value?

Supposedly, the M6TTL meter's range extends one 1 EV lower than the 
M6. How useful that is depends upon what your needs are. I've not 
bounced into the 'out of range' area at the bottom of the sensitivity 
yet.

>who has either owned or used both see a big advantage -- metering or
>otherwise -- to the TTL version?

The TTL flash metering is no big deal to me, I hardly use flash. I do 
like the improved meter readout (three LEDs instead of two) and I 
like the M6TTL's larger shutter control and dedicated off switch on 
the shutter dial. Other than that, I can't see as it makes all that 
much difference.

I happened to look into Don Chatterton's website today and saw that 
he has a deal running on M6TTLs: $1695 if purchased with a new Leica 
lens right now, quantities limited. <http://donchatterton.com/>

Godfrey