Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Guy Bennett wrote: >>For example, I personally don't give a flaming fig what the speed sync of the M6 is since I never use flash. A faster sync speed is immaterial to me. The same is true of AE, AF, and other electronic "improvements" - don't want 'em, don't need 'em; that's why I chose to use an M camera. > > Now, the ability to use a 24 or 21 lens w/out an external viewfinder (i.e. > with internal brightlines), *that* would be an improvement for me.<<<< Hi Guy, Yep! You and me buddy, all the wish lists for changes to an M camera are completely meaning less for me also, I never use flash with them as it's much easier to shoot with the light that turns one on with motivation. And yes there are times when a shoot I'm doing requires flash, on the "flash camera... the R8!" Then it's used 99% of the time bounced off the ceiling or some other light surface. As far as I'm concerned the M6 can be left as it is, or if Leica were to make every little nuance of "extras" that's fine, but just make sure they keep making the time tested and proven M6 for those who truly make them work quickly and quietly. The other down side with these guys wanting all the twitchy things is, they probably couldn't afford a Leica if Leica installed them! The camera cost more than enough as it is and everytime something is added the price goes up, not by a dollar or two, but by a whole bunch of dollars. And what follows? The whining and complaining about the price increase of the product! So guys you can't have it both ways! Just be happy campers take lots of pictures un-encumbered by "thingies" and you'll be better photographer's for it. In my humblest of opinion. ;-) ted Ted Grant Photography Limited www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant