MP Finder UpGrade for M6?

[Danner]

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I have a quote for the MP finder upgrade on my M6.  Wondering if it's worth the time and expense?

If you have already done this, would you do it again?

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[analogM]

I sold my M6 last year and bought an MP. One of the reasons was the regular white-out/flare of the rangefinder patch in the M6. The MP finder does not flare and I like it a lot. 
Other people seem to never have the flare problem with the M6, but with mine it occured rather frequently. 
But... if the upgrade is worth it to you is a question only you can answer I'm afraid. Having said that, if this M6 is your 'for life' camera I'd say go for it!

[TomB_tx]

After decades of use with my 1985 M6, my aging eyes wanted an improved finder. I had DAG apply the “flare fix” - which I believe uses MP parts, and also replace the windows with new multi coated ones. Now it is the equal of any M finder.

[madNbad]

It's worth the price if you also get the multicoated finder window. I had it done to my M6 TTL Millennium and it made a big difference. You can have some of the unused frame lines blocked out at the same time.

[Tim-r]

I had my M6 finder upgraded when I first acquired it secondhand in 2004, worth doing if the flare-out on the rangefinder patch bothers you.  I suspect it will add to its value too. Mine is currently being serviced and, as a 50mm only users, I have asked for the 75mm frame lines to be removed.

[Danner]

Thank you all for the replies.  The quote does include the extra lens and the MP windows, and I think I'll block the 75 and 135 frame lines at the same time.  I'm leaning toward doing it, at least with one of my M6's, and if it makes a nice difference, doing the others as well.  After all, one of the reasons I bought a second M6, recently, was to have a second body while the first is out for service.

[SunnySixteen]

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DAG did the flare fix on my M6 as well and I haven't had any issues since he did the work. He also masked  the 75 and 135 frame lines for a cleaner VF, smoothed out a dent in my baseplate, and sold me a black dot!

I highly recommend DAG, although he serviced my camera about 4 years ago so I am not sure about current wait times these days.