Which M6?

[Anbaric]

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6 hours ago, AdrianL said:

While the M6 classic and MP pay homage to the original shutter speed dial design (when there was not a built-in exposure meter), it is a point of contention for me as the dial rotated in the opposite direction as compared to modern Ms, the M6 TTL and M7, where the dial rotates according to the arrows associated with the exposure reading. I would encourage you to objectively look into how you would actually use the camera when you are adjusting the exposure with the camera at your eye.

It depends on your mental model of the dial. At the front (the lens side) of the M6 Classic dial, the required direction of rotation seems to be opposite to the metering arrows. But at the back, the direction of rotation seems to be correct. Simply think of the dial as a 'thumb wheel' (easy enough with the small dial, which you probably adjust with both forefinger and thumb anyway) and everything works out just fine. I sometimes wonder if they made the change to the direction of rotation of the TTL dial only because it's natural to move the larger dial with just your forefinger, which leads you to think about what the front of the dial is doing.

[AdrianL]

9 hours ago, Anbaric said:

I sometimes wonder if they made the change to the direction of rotation of the TTL dial only because it's natural to move the larger dial with just your forefinger, which leads you to think about what the front of the dial is doing.

Leica designs are always very considered and deliberate. I personally believe that the larger shutter speed dial is a direct result of the introduction of the light meter with the arrows and dot display. Before the built-in light meter, you simply made all the necessary adjustments of the shutter speed and aperture before bringing the camera up to the eye. The smaller shutter speed dial would be used with two fingers (as you have described). With the built-in light meter, the exposure adjustments are made with the camera held up to the eye, which facilitates using the forefinger to adjust the shutter speed without interfering with how you hold the camera. I see Leica's decision to continue with the smaller shutter speed dial to address the heritage and legacy of the film Ms and not an objective functional design decision. 

[BoweryBoy77]

Just purchased the LHSA limited edition M6. I’m a sucker for the glossy black body 😍

[jay83091]

Thank you all for the great insights. Very helpful.

Just bought the M6 brand new with 35mm summicron F2 ASPH V2 lens