Kitenko Posted July 21, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello all, I have an M6, and the film counter won't reset properly when opening the body and inserting a new roll. I have seen numerous references in other forums and threads, often from yesteryear, to a reset tab located near the film uptake spool that could likely solve the issue. Whereabouts is this, would anyone be able to post a diagram? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Danner Posted July 21, 2021 Share #2 Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) It resets when you remove the bottom plate. The tab is located at the front of the case, midway between the take-up spool and the motor-drive notched wheel. It's a thin metal piece, about the size of a pencil lead. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited July 21, 2021 by Danner 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/322879-leica-m6-film-counter-reset-tab-location/?do=findComment&comment=4242220'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 21, 2021 Share #3 Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Kitenko said: Hello all, I have an M6, and the film counter won't reset properly when opening the body and inserting a new roll. I have seen numerous references in other forums and threads, often from yesteryear, to a reset tab located near the film uptake spool that could likely solve the issue. Whereabouts is this, would anyone be able to post a diagram? Thanks Sometimes, I need to give a tap on the side of one of my M6 (near the counter side) to reset after removing the baseplate. Mainly in hot weather, the resetting may or may not be done properly to '-2'. On this particular M6, this 'false reset' was cured on the next CLA when I told the repair people. Edited July 21, 2021 by a.noctilux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanH Posted July 22, 2021 Share #4 Posted July 22, 2021 I had a similar issue with an M6 TTL, which was solved through a repair. I wasn’t aware of the mechanism pointed out above, thanks for sharing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitenko Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted July 22, 2021 On 7/21/2021 at 4:19 PM, Danner said: It resets when you remove the bottom plate. The tab is located at the front of the case, midway between the take-up spool and the motor-drive notched wheel. It's a thin metal piece, about the size of a pencil lead. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Thank you so much! This is absolutely what I was looking for and needed! You're the best! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 22, 2021 Share #6 Posted July 22, 2021 @Kitenko do you mean that you didn't take off the baseplate ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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