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Subject: [Leica] Upgrading the M6 Classic and Viewfinder
From: luisripoll at telefonica.net (Luis Ripoll)
Date: Wed Mar 2 13:03:02 2005

Hi Roger,

I have a MP, seeing the excellent MP viewfinder, I had sand my M6TTL to
Leica to do the "upgrade", it was satisfactory, but I think that maybe MP VF
is still a little bit bright and contrasty than the upgraded M6TTL, maybe it
is only a impression ...., but this is what I think.

Saludos desde Barcelona
Luis

-----Mensaje original-----
De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org]En nombre de
B. D. Colen
Enviado el: martes, 01 de marzo de 2005 21:14
Para: 'Leica Users Group'
Asunto: RE: [Leica] Upgrading the M6 Classic and Viewfinder

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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