<p>I want to add to this old thread because after thinking a lot, I also bought a Leica M5, and I found it to be the most beautiful thing ever. It is also a lot much better than the Leica M6. The metering system is wonderful, you can see the speed, set up aperture or speed without removing the eye from the viewfinder. I have had no problem at all with the meter, or with the battery. I bought an adapter to use alkaline batteries without problem or corrosion. This camera rocks. I am talking about this after having the M8, M9, M3, M2, and now M5. I still have those, and the one camera I use the most is the M5. I do recommend it. The meter potential damage? Just be careful with the collapsible lens if you still use them. I have the Elmar 50/2.8 and Elmar-M 50/2.8, I put the Dymo tape around it and never had a problem. The photo below was taken with the M5 and I think the CVColor Skopar 35/2.5.</p><div></div>
