Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] .85 classic or ttl?
From: Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2001 08:22:29 +0200
References: <200107042139.RAA16272@tigercat.pwj.com>

Sure, but I find that this thing about the shutter speed rotating in opposite
direction is made to be a bigger problem than it really is. I have a 0.85
classic M6 and recently acquired a 0.58 M6 TTL, and I do not find the opposite
shutter speeds a problem. Your milage may vary.

Another thing to consider is that the 0.85 classic M6s are mildly collectible,
because only about 3100 were produced, and so are more expensive on the
second-hand market than other M6s. Finally, the TTL version has a superior
meter display (with the red dot in the middle) and a more sensitive meter.

Nathan

shino@ubspainewebber.com wrote:

> i have  a .72 classic i've been using for 10 years, and it's crying out
> for an .85 companion.  since i have a classic, i'd like to get another one,
> rather than the ttl largely because of the shutter dial direction.
>
> is this a good reason to go for the .85 classic?
>
> thanks for the advice!
>
> -rei
>
> (owner of 2 V-8 chevy's, enjoying an overcast but cool 4th)

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