Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/03/01

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Subject: [Leica] Upgrading the M6 Classic and Viewfinder
From: bdcolen at earthlink.net (B. D. Colen)
Date: Tue Mar 1 17:06:14 2005

Thanks for the report, Roger - It's good to know that - cost aside -
this annoying problem can really be eliminated.

B. D.

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Bunting, Roger L (Roger)
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 2:51 PM
To: 'lug@leica-users.org'
Subject: [Leica] Upgrading the M6 Classic and Viewfinder


I have a M6 Classic that has been getting too little use, primarily
because of rangefinder patch flare. I've read many posts public and
private indicating that some of the problem may be with my usage or
imagination.

I finally decided to have DAG install the (MP?) parts to update the
finder and supposedly eliminate the flare. 
The camera was returned today and I am amazed at what I (don't) see. The
flare is gone, period. I'm able to move my eye about the viewfinder
without that silver patch showing up where the rangefinder ought to be.

This is a M6 0.72x camera (not TTL). SN #227xxxx. Early this year I
added a Rapid Grip. I've definitely got a "new" camera here. Now to take
pictures.

Thanks DAG for the excellent service, at a reasonable price and fast
turn around. I was ready to dump my M-system (small that it is) but with
these changes the camera now fits my large and slightly arthritic hands
much better, is far easier to use working out of a bag (my preference
given my business travel/photography mix) plus now I can actually use
the viewfinder. For critical framing, I have to hunt slightly for the
35mm frame and the RF patch no longer silvers-out. If I need to pick it
up again it's easy.

Best Regards to all on this group.
Roger

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Replies: Reply from luisripoll at telefonica.net (Luis Ripoll) ([Leica] Upgrading the M6 Classic and Viewfinder)
In reply to: Message from rlbunting at lucent.com (Bunting, Roger L (Roger)) ([Leica] Upgrading the M6 Classic and Viewfinder)