cheewai_m6 Posted September 11, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 11, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) i only just noticed this. the m9 shutter dial, like the m8, is turning the wrong way. i absolute hate this. after all the previous models, other than m6 ttl and m7, why make it go the wrong way? i'm almost detered from buying on now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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adan Posted September 11, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 11, 2009 Because it was the M3-M6 dial that turned "the wrong way" relative to the metering arrows. If the arrow pointed right, you had to turn the dial left. This was just something Leica never though of until they put in a meter (discounting M5, which had a whole different dial anyway). "Traditional" = M3-M6, "convenient and transparent for metering" = M6ttl, M7, M8, M9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquinius Posted September 11, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 11, 2009 I really never even noticed which way it was turning, because logic made me turn it after the exposure arrow: push with index finger when over exposed, pull with index finger when under exposed. So it turns exactly the correct way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted September 11, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 11, 2009 I find it confusing that the dial turns one way on my M6 and the other way on my M8. Wish they could have kept the dial on all models "wrong way" because it is easier getting used to having all the worng way than having them different ways in different cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShyTot Posted September 11, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 11, 2009 i only just noticed this. the m9 shutter dial, like the m8, is turning the wrong way. i absolute hate this. after all the previous models, other than m6 ttl and m7, why make it go the wrong way? i'm almost detered from buying on now. I know exactly what you mean. When I opened my M8 box on arrival, the sticky tab wasn't as sticky as I think it should have been. I sent the camera back with a long aggressive letter to make sure they don't do it again.. You're taking the pee, for sure ! ps It turns both ways - Get a life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted September 11, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 11, 2009 I find it confusing that the dial turns one way on my M6 and the other way on my M8. Wish they could have kept the dial on all models "wrong way" because it is easier getting used to having all the worng way than having them different ways in different cameras. MP = M8 = M9 = logical way of doing it! M6TTL very confusing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 11, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 11, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I came to the M6 from an M2/3/6 background, it took me no time at all to adjust to the M8's dial. Stop moaning and take some pictures, the more you use the camera the quicker you'll get used to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpattinson Posted September 11, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 11, 2009 i'm almost detered from buying on now. hehehe - are you serious? I find the £5k price rather more of a disincentive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted September 11, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 11, 2009 MP = M8 = M9 = logical way of doing it! M6TTL very confusing... The confuse starts when you use the both cameras. My point was that it would have been less confusing if all cameras had the dial turning the same way. For me it's not a big deal which way it turns, even if one way seems more logical than the other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 11, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 11, 2009 I use M2 and M7 - never bothered me. This sounds like an excuse. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick parker Posted September 11, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 11, 2009 I always hated this myself ,they might have made the mistake of asking a certain famous photographer who used the R series a lot on how to improve the next model, which turned out to be M6 TTL. They also used him for the advertisement. It would have made some sense if they kept it up with the MP. I do not think Leica was ever fully aware how their cameras were handled. I must admit though that the bigger shutter dial is more comfortable. I'm still thankful they didn't mess with the direction of the aperture ring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted September 11, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 11, 2009 They made it turn that way as to make it coincide with the diaphram ring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick parker Posted September 11, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 11, 2009 They made it turn that way as to make it coincide with the diaphram ring. How? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick parker Posted September 11, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 11, 2009 It's not parallel to the aperture ring , it's on top of the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 11, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 11, 2009 The confuse starts when you use the both cameras. My point was that it would have been less confusing if all cameras had the dial turning the same way. For me it's not a big deal which way it turns, even if one way seems more logical than the other. Just follow the arrows of the exposure meter...Which was the reason for the switch. As soon as the M camera went TTL the change was inevitable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 11, 2009 Share #16 Posted September 11, 2009 How? By making them turn the same direction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted September 11, 2009 Share #17 Posted September 11, 2009 By making them turn the same direction. Exactly. I guess that's all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted September 11, 2009 Share #18 Posted September 11, 2009 I really never even noticed which way it was turning, because logic made me turn it after the exposure arrow: push with index finger when over exposed, pull with index finger when under exposed. So it turns exactly the correct way Correct correct correct. It is the older film M's, and the MP, that turn the wrong way. But it really didn't matter until Leica put a meter in the camera, M6, and then they corrected it with the M6 TTL and M7. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted September 11, 2009 Share #19 Posted September 11, 2009 i'm almost detered from buying on now. Rather than give up on Leica why don't you move to the other side of the equator?... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick parker Posted September 11, 2009 Share #20 Posted September 11, 2009 By making them turn the same direction. Yes if that was done from the beginning it would be a logical and natural way, you are right. But consider one of faucet valves working in one direction in your bathroom and the other one in another direction in your kitchen. It's natural to find it annoying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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