[LRflex] Re: Using the M6
- From: David Simms <simmszee@xxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 20:04:53 -0800 (PST)
Interesting comments, Walter & Charlie. I've never used an M5 but those
comments are the type of thing I was looking for.
With the R6, the meter tells you whether you're low or high but it doesnt tell
you by how much. So, I find that I have to look at the f stop or shutter speed
to see which I want to adjust and how much adjustment I have. All of that takes
time. It's not a problem for nature or other slow-moving subjects but, for
people I prefer to pre-adjust and to fly with that exposure because then, the
only issue is focus.
I assume, from your comments, that the M6 would not confer much of an advantage
insofar as street shooting or for other situations where people are the center
of interest because it is similar to the R6 and, as you point out Walter, there
is the issue of the shutter speed dial.
Thanks
Dave
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From: "walter.kramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <walter.kramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tue, January 5, 2010 3:07:09 PM
Subject: [LRflex] Using the M6
Some on the list have been puzzled about my comments concerning getting
use=d to the M6. There is a simple explanation. The M6 is the first
Rangefinder camera I have used. Till recently I shot mostly= with SLRs and
Pshooters, usually in aperture priority mode with autom= atic exposure
active. I'm used to compensating exposure by adjusting = shutter speed with
the command dial on modernn D/SLRs
Getting used to the finder and attempting manual focus and metering on the M6
is quite slow for me at this point. So far I'm presetting the mete= ring
relative to the scene however if conditions change then I'm not yet ve= ry
quick at resetting things to accomodate. Any tips on using Leica M= s or
howto practice appreciated. I'm not in a position to compare va= rious M
versions, for what it;'s worth though I think the M5 is the best ergonically,
the needle metering display and the fact that the shutter = dial
extends past the edge of the camera for quick and easy manipulation se= em
advances on the M6.
My prefernce is often to shoot as wide open as possible given the light andto
adust the shutter speed accordingly. I am not sure if this is appropriate
methodology with the M6.
Regards
Walter
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