Wayne Posted November 9, 2015 Share #1 Â Posted November 9, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) It looks like the premium for the 1/2000 shutter on the R6.2, over the 1/1000 of the R6, is about $250.00. As I consider the difference in price, I realize that I do not have a real appreciation of the necessity of the 1/2000 shutter speed. Â I do not photograph sporting events, or automobile races. So, I am wondering, from a practical standpoint, what is the absolute advantage of the 1/2000 speed on the 6.2? What are some of the real-world shooting experiences where the person with the 6.2 walks away with a good photo, while the R6 owner just gets frustrated that his/her equipment is just not up to the task? Â Thanks for your opinions or experience. Â Wayne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Hi Wayne, Take a look here R6 and 6.2 question. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
TomB_tx Posted November 9, 2015 Share #2 Â Posted November 9, 2015 My Leicaflex SL had 1/2000 top speed, and I don't think I ever used it. So I never missed it on my R4 or R6. If you shoot outdoors with fast film, and want to limit depth of field, it has a place, but I picked slower films for that purpose. I did love th R6 meter, as I also used an M6, so the meter operation was very compatible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted November 18, 2015 Share #3  Posted November 18, 2015 I had both R6 and 6.2. Given that repairs (shutter, meter) may not be economical these days, I would go for a 6 if the difference is $250. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglis Posted November 18, 2015 Share #4 Â Posted November 18, 2015 Is the 6.2 shutter any better in terms of fewer repairs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop van Heijgen Posted November 18, 2015 Share #5 Â Posted November 18, 2015 Is the 6.2 shutter any better in terms of fewer repairs? Â Not. Â But for the R 6 shutter there are no longer parts for repair...The R 6 is nor economical or technical to repair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shac Posted November 18, 2015 Share #6 Â Posted November 18, 2015 Are there repair parts for the 6.2? I didn't think there were repair parts for any of the R4-7 shutters TIA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop van Heijgen Posted November 18, 2015 Share #7  Posted November 18, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Are there repair parts for the 6.2? I didn't think there were repair parts for any of the R4-7 shutters TIA  A few years ago there were in any way repair shutter parts for the R6.2 and R7.  Paepke-Fototechnik in Düsseldorf (Germany) took over all the parts from Leica Solms. Because Leica Solms (Wetzlar) does not longer give technical service to any R Leica camera inclusive the R8 and R9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 18, 2015 Share #8  Posted November 18, 2015 For any R camera, as I found, the cost of repair will exceed the cost of replacement in most cases, even if a repair were possible, which depends on someone having suitable parts.  I'm looking to replace my faulty R3. I'd actually prefer to repair it but nobody wants to even attempt it - I will keep my eye out for a sensibly priced R body.  The R6/6.2, being mechanical, should be better long term bets than models with electronic shutters, and the later R7-9's are likely to be the most reliable auto models.  The Leicaflex models, having 'cloth' shutters should be repairable like a mechanical M, but again, a working body could be bought for £150. However you can't user later R only lenses on them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglis Posted November 18, 2015 Share #9  Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks everyone for all the info here, and Wayne for the thread, for I  also have been trying to decide whether to go with a 6 or 6.2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 19, 2015 Share #10  Posted November 19, 2015 I just found this thread whilst searching for info on the other R models. Very interesting……….  http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00a9rc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop van Heijgen Posted November 19, 2015 Share #11  Posted November 19, 2015 I just found this thread whilst searching for info on the other R models. Very interesting……….  http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00a9rc Leica R6 or Minolta XD-11 that is not the discussion here... I do think that the Leica RE will be the best replacement for the R3 because it is also a camera without program automatic. In general there are no big technical isues with this camera and you can use the 'R-only' lenses. The actual price for this camera is around €180,-....€225,- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted November 19, 2015 Share #12  Posted November 19, 2015 Some other minor differences with the 6.2...  http://nemeng.com/leica/002c.shtml  Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveclem Posted December 14, 2016 Share #13 Â Posted December 14, 2016 You can buy my 6.2 if you wish. I'll go via the forum classifieds should we proceed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveclem Posted December 14, 2016 Share #14 Â Posted December 14, 2016 If that's not ok with the team please delete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted December 14, 2016 Share #15 Â Posted December 14, 2016 Hello Wayne, Â I think the R6.2 might have a better mirror lock up system if you do macro photography, astronomical photography, etc. Â Best Regards, Â Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philmcm Posted December 14, 2016 Share #16  Posted December 14, 2016 The nearest analogy I can think of is Nigel Tufnel in Spinal Tap whose amps go up to 11.  The 6.2 has the number 6.2 on the front. Why would you even want a 6 when you can have one with 6.2 written on it?!    /irony=off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Mac Posted December 18, 2016 Share #17 Â Posted December 18, 2016 I sort of had the same debate when looking for an R6 or 6.2. The 6.2 is a little more refined overall, but the 1/2000th shutter is certainly helpful to have better control over your aperture outside. It really depends on your shooting style, but if I'm photographing people, I want to be able to get more wide open if I need it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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