Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Ken...I regret your dissatisfaction. Life is tough.Please send me the camera minus the case, strap, and rings, and I will send you $ 500.... by return mail. - ----- Steve Subject: [Leica] New Leica M6 > Thoughts upon getting my first new Leica- > I have had two M3s and still own one of them, a 1953 vintage single-stroke > with collapsible 50/2, providing unfailing service. I have heard about some > of the design oversights of the M6 TTL and its cost-cuttings, but I sure did > notice these- > > Cheap plastic "presentation case" that the camera comes in, with a very > flimsy faux-felt plastic liner that came pre-cracked. (Although it did not > damage the camera). > > The camera strap is made of nylon webbing, with a rubber neck pad that is > fixed in position. You have to adjust BOTH sides of the strap by unhooking > the attaching rings if you want to adjust the strap's length, to center the > neck pad. > > And, the rings are real ugly--made out of un-chromed steel wire, as if they > are from Home Depot. > > These minor cost-saving measures definitely distracts from Leica's > jewel-like look and feel. > > (I am not on the list. If you have comments for me, email me) > > > > > > Shop online without a credit card > http://www.rocketcash.com > RocketCash, a NetZero subsidiary