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My first thought, without knowing the box dimensions, was that it was a stylish and basic "dodging printer" to hold a large negative and the print paper. However an illuminated presentation case is more likely.

So the conclusion is - don't PINCH the lens too hard when mounting 🙂.

Excellent visit to the fine Ilford film factory. love their film!

Can the flash power/strength be adjusted on the Leica V-Lux 30? I have never been able to change the "too low" flash strength, in any mode. And the instructions do not mention any way to adjust the flash strength. Other than that issue, and its relatively slow zoom lens, the V-Lux 30 is a useful travel camera that takes very good pictures, especially in daylight.

Interesting discussion, and thank you everyone for your comments. I have learned that the original M6, and earlier Ms, were not supplied with a hot or accessory shoe cover. As an engineer (with experiences of operating problems often coming from the "interfaces"), I thought a plastic cover would be a good idea to protect the small "hot shoe" contacts. However Leica did not think it was necessary. For my newly-acquired M6 (wish I had bought one 4 years ago, before prices doubled) I will find a generic hot shoe cover; perhaps one with a bubble level that may occasionally be useful.

Almost all pictures I see of M6 cameras show no accessory shoe cover. Was the original M6 (NOT the new version) ever supplied new with this plastic cover? Is there an "original Leica" accessory shoe cover for the original M6? The M6 instruction book does not show a part number for an accessory shoe cover.

Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. After more research I narrowed my search for an original M6 ever-ready case #14505, in good or better condition. I searched in England, since my son lives in London (works with BBC as a documentary filmmaker). I wanted to buy in England, because Royal Mail postage within UK is still very reasonable compared to mailing to Canada from USA or Europe. Although major Leica stores (including Red Dot) did not have a used M6 case, I was lucky and found a very nice one at The Latent Image in Shrewsbury. Quality store, reasonable price, friendly dealer, and it will be mailed next week to my son, who will bring it home for Christmas. A month from now I can start using my lovely M6, well- protected in its "correct" ever-ready case. All's well that ends well 🙂.

Please excuse this inquiry, that may have already been discussed (I did not see anything in other posts). What ever-ready and other cases did Leica sell for the Leica M6 cameras, in the 1980s and 1990s? I finally acquired a nice M6 camera, long desired, and wish to use it - protected in an original ever-ready case. Apart from the "14 505" ever-ready case mentioned in a 1980s M6 instruction manual, I do not know what "product number" to search for. Guidance with pictures will be appreciated.

Thank you everyone for your clear explanations and examples, showing me/us how to identify the earlier 8 element "V1" type of the 35mm Summicron. I was interested in the physical characteristics and/or serial numbers, that are recognisable. Someday I may see one and ask its owner how well it performs. Jankap mentions the quality of its pictures, as a possible difference from the later V2 type. As a casual user of Leicas, and not being an expert, I doubt I would see the subtle differences. So I am satisfied with my model 11879 35mm Summicron, and my "goggles" 35mm Summaron f2.8; both are excellent lenses.

Excuse me for asking a basic question - could Summicron M 35mm "8 element" users tell us how to recognise that type from the more common (7 element?) versions?

Thank you Hektor users, for these excellent examples. Now I want one !

Interesting to see some old Hektors. Could users comment on their picture performance, compared to the common Elmar lens?

An "old school" gentleman and scholar has faded away from our group. Sad news indeed. Philippe please pass our warm memories of his eminent and respected father, to his son Patrick.

A survivor beauty, and no need to add any engraving since its provenance is clearly the Wetzlar factory 🙂.

Thank you Luke for this pertinent comment and advice - very useful. I researched further on the web using "flash contacts pinout", and found many pictures (see below) of various flash contacts arrangements on different cameras, with definitions of what "pin" does what function. Each manufacturer uses a slightly different number and position-function of flash contacts, so it seems there is no standard arrangement, unfortunately. Poor coordination in this industry. The Nikon TTL flash contacts are similar to those of the M240, as you say. Certainly the non-TTL flashes using basic "hot shoe" contacts should work fine in their Manual and Automatic modes, using the Nikon SC-17 or SC-28 (almost identical cables, except for colour and lock-clamp method) extension cables. Only flashes with low trigger voltage under 24 volts should be used on modern cameras.