[Leica] Soft focus confusion

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I have not followed this to date....

However the subject caught my eye today,,,'

Go ahead and shoot a test roll as you intend.  However, when you evaluate 
the results, you should inspect the film itself, not (secondary) prints.  I 
like using B+W film ( cheap ) or slide film.

Get/borrow a small loupe to inspect the film with.  YOu will rather quickly 
find out if your M6 body is giving you trouble.

BTW, it is best to use some lens that you know focuses properly.  ( again, 
borrow something from a friend).  If that is not possible, do the tests with 
several lenses.  It is very unlikely that several lenses all give the same 
bad results.

Keep in mind that out of focus results are due to only one ( or combinations 
 ) of 3 areas....  lens out of calibration, body out of calibration, or the 
resultant printer out of focus.

good luck

Frank Filippone