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I recently purchased a Leica M6 TTL second hand (SN 246914 if it's helpful) and I've been loving it but having ongoing and difficult to resolve issues with some horizontal markings even after multiple repairs and I am really hoping someone here is able to provide some insight into how I can resolve this problem. Initially, the effect was quite bad and had some big distortion on the whole left hand side of the frame even in not particularly bright scenes. As there are a few samples and the photos are larger than the file limit, I've placed them all in a dropbox link here (see before_repair images). Seeing this, I discussed the issues with the previous owner who was very helpful, but had not seen the issues at all when he was shooting with it previously. He also hadn't been using the camera very much in the lead up to him selling it. I took the camera to Camera Clinic for repairs in Melbourne. The report from this repair entailed the technician 'straightening the distorted shutte light traps. adjust the shutter speeds. re-assemble and test'. After these repairs the effect was greatly reduced, however, I still noticed that there were some issues when shooting into bright light in particular (see after_first_repair images in the dropbox). Keen to get the issue fully resolved I took it back to Camera Clinic and discussed the issue with the technician. His theory was that the metal on the interior frame edges may have been partially removed so bright scenes cause reflected light off the frame edges resulting in the marks. Accordingly, he 'applied a dark mask to the frame edge' in the second repair. Unfortunately when I was shooting in bright scenes again I noticed that the issue was still occuring much to my dismay (see after_second_repair image). I really love this camera and I am super excited to keep using but before I have some long stints of travel and shooting I'd really love to get the camera in full working order, especially as I am often shooting in bright scenes. If there is any insight or help anyone is able to provide in fixing the problem it woud be greatly appreciated! I'm very happy to provide any extra photos or details if it helps in diagnosing the issue as well Cheers for reading, Josh

Hi all, I’ve got a Leica M6 TTL and was wanting to be able to use it at night/low light on an upcoming trip so was wanting to use a flash (I’m fine with just using manual settings don’t need to use the actual TTL with a leica flash to save $$) I did some reading online and was a bit confused so was hoping a few experts here could clarify: I’ve already got an Olympus FL14 flash (manual here) which I was hoping I could use with the camera. However, I was a bit concerned after reading about the m6ttl and flash, as read I the m6 ttl is succeptible to the strobe voltage compared to m6 classic and older Ms. My understanding is a newer flash like the fl14 should have a relatively low strobe voltage so shouldn’t do any damage but I was hoping anyone was able to let me know if they’ve ever used one or similar on a leica M, or alternatively the best way to check if the flash is safe (I have a multimeter handy). Cheers!

https://msvphoto.wordpress.com/2018/12/03/beautiful-catastrophe-085/ 2018 © Massimo S. Volonté Fotografo M6ttl, 35'cron, Scan from film Rollei Retro 400s

Liebe Forumsmitglieder, nach längerem Suchen stelle ich fest, daß es zu meiner Frage (s. Title) keine kurze und knackige Antwort gibt. Es ufert oft aus mit den Statements bishin zu der Frage "Warum will man mit einer Leica überhaupt blitzen." 😳. Könnte evtl. jemand von den Experten einfach nur eine kurze Aufstellung posten, mit welchen Blitzen man die TTL-Funktion der M6 TTL nutzen kann. Danke schonmal Hartmut

Over the years I have been fortunate to be able to work and save some extra money to pursue my serious hobby of photography. During this time I've acquired an M2, M4 Black Chrome, M4-P and M6 TTL. All bodies are in excellent condition and used regularly on rotation. But now .....I'm lusting after an MP Black Paint since I prefer to have a meter - - It's is not a logical thought process. Why get an MP when I already have the combined functions of an MP in all my current bodies? .......and If I decide to get it I will have to sell a few bodies to fund it fully. So at the end would it be worth it going with an MP and sacrificing the older bodies for it? I know this is such an objective question - and everyone's circumstances are different and I might be going thru an episode of "GAS" but looking for opinions to keep me out of it or going thru with getting an MP .

Hola a todos. Soy nuevo en el foro Tengo una M6TTL y un Elmarit 24mm con un visor externo. La composición con este lente es muy difícil porque la M6TTL es un par de milímetros más alta que otras Leica M analógicas (M2,M3,M4,M5,M6) por lo que el visor externo no es muy preciso. Me encanta el lente pero quisiera buscar una Leica M que me de menos problemas Quisiera conocer si alguien tiene experiencia con alguna de estas cámaras y un Elmarit 24mm. Me interesa conocer si han tenido problemas de composición saludos desde Ecuador, América del sur Armando

...This sandgrain day... - ...In questo giorno granello di sabbia... _ Dylan Thomas (from "Poem on his birthday") _ > https://msvphoto.wordpress.com/2019/01/07/in-this-sandgrain-day/ 2011 © Massimo S. Volonté Fotografo Scan from film Ilford HP5 400 M6ttl, 35'cron

Hello Lads, I have been shooting Kentmere 100 for a minute now. Some of the rolls I tend to push to 400 and really loving the results. I find kentmere 100 when shoot at box speed to be sort of flat and pleasant in look but when rated at 400 it becomes angrier:) and with more character. Not bad for a 2.5$ dollar film. Attached pic of my son Milan. thanks !

Bigger > https://msvphoto.wordpress.com/2015/04/29/city-sickness-278/ M6ttl, 35'cron, Rollei RPX400

Liebe Leica Enthusiasten, ich habe heute einen SF20 zur Verfügung bekommen und möchte ihn an meiner M6TTL nutzen. Also voller Eifer einen Ektar 100 eingelegt, Zeitwahlrad auf das gelbe Blitzsymbol gestellt und am aufgeschraubten Blitz nach Drücken der Blendentaste die ungefähre Maximalentfernung zum Objekt eingestellt - anschließend die entsprechend vom Blitz empfohlene Blende am Objektiv eingestellt, fokussiert, abgedrückt. Bei den ersten Bildern in der abendlich dunklen Wohnung war alles in Ordnung, doch nach dem vierten oder fünften Mal stellt sich folgendes Problem ein: Der Blitz löst nicht immer mit der Kamera zusammen aus. Der linke rote Pfeil im Sucher blinkt zunächst, manchmal bleibt er auch einfach im Dauerleuchten. Das Blitzsymbol im Sucher leuchtet durch, blinkt nur wenn der Blitz nach erfolgreichem Abfeuern auflädt. Dennoch: manchmal wird geblitzt, manchmal löst die Kamera aus, der Blitz feuert jedoch nicht. Ich dachte zunächst, das Problem ließe sich beheben, indem man vor dem Fotografieren einmal mit dem grünen Testknopf feuert oder den Auslöser der Kamera durchdrückt bevor man den Filmtransport zum „Scharfmachen“ der Leica bewegt, doch es bleibt dabei: mal löst der Blitz aus, mal nicht. Was mache ich also falsch? Muss ich den Blitz anders bedienen oder brauche ich einen Film mit ISO 400, da aufgrund der zu starken Dunkelheit überhaupt nicht mehr gemessen werden kann? Ich habe probiert, helle (beleuchtete) oder dunkle Objekte zu fotografieren, habe zwischen M-Rokkor 28mm F2.8 und CV Color Schober 50mm F2.5 hin und her gewechselt, auch die Verschlusszeit habe ich im Bereich unter 1/50 variiert. Zusätzlich verwende ich neue Batterien im Blitz… Mir ist jede Anregung sehr willkommen! Vielen Dank schon einmal im Voraus! Fernauslöser

https://msvphoto.wordpress.com/2015/06/24/city-sickness-289/ M6ttl, 35'cron, Kodak tri-x

Hi all, this is my first post, and I am glad to have found this community. I am rather new to the leica world and I would appreciate some help on this simple issue: I was looking all over the web for a handgrip for my m6TTL, and I have found only one that I find acceptable in terms of looks and shape, but unfortunately I was unable to find any information on where it can be obtained or even who the manufacturer is. The handgrip I am talking about is this one. any hints? thanks a lot in advance, raimund