[Leica] M6 battery covers

[Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>]

Leica makes M6 battery covers with a coin slot in it. Really easy to get on
and off with a coin. They work. A real Leica product. I use them. Part
#442-299-805-009. $20 ea.

Jim


At 06:45 PM 11/11/00 +0100, Robert Appleby wrote:
>I just got my cameras modified by a local machinist as follows:
>
>He's machined a spacer, about 4 mm tall, which raises the shutter speed
>dial. This makes it much easier to select shutter speeds, I think it'll pay
>off especially with very cold or wet hands. Or even wearing gloves in winter.
>
>He's also machined me a couple of battery covers with a raised
>screwdriver-like tongue. It always drives me mad trying to get the Leica
>originals off, although it's not something i need to do very often. These
>are much easier to use - they give a good purchase on the cover. Again,
>good for cold or wet hands.
>
>I haven't yet had a chance to use the cameras with these modifications yet,
>and only the shutter dial mod has any effect on the working ergonomics of
>the machine, but it certainly feels like a major improvement. I look
>forward to being able to wear gloves this winter!
>
>I've always felt the M6 isn't the most ergonomic camera around.
>
>Rob.
>