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Since you're in Canada, you might ask Gerry Smith at Kindermann in Toronto to have a look at the camera. He's not cheap, but he does very good work on Leica M's with quick turn around.

I don't think you mentioned where you purchased this camera from, but it sounds like a prime candidate for a return or partial refund. Provided, of course, that you were promised an issue-free camera.

"Knut Schwinzer , Nov 16, 2008; 10:20 p.m.

How much you have to pay for a "MP-viewfinder upgrade" for a M6 classic, regarding especially 0.85 magnifications? Any experiences?"

Gerry Smith at Kindermann in Toronto just upgraded the viewfinder in my M6 TTL 0.85 for $135 CDN when he had the camera for a CLA. I think he said $185 for the viewfinder upgrade by itself. Fast turnaround too.

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Another vote for Aperture on Museum Street. I always stop in when I'm in London. Unfortunately (for them) the most I've ever bought is a cup of coffee. Nice shop, nice service, nice stuff.

Maybe this isn't allowed, but there have been a number of M6's in the Rangefinder Forum classifieds lately. Probably cheaper than anything you'll find in London.

Michael, if you have an MP perhaps it would be better to get an M6 classic so you're not switching between shutter speed

dials.

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M6 + Hexanon 50mm + Fuji Superia 400

I notice that you said only one LED would light up. Are you sure the meter is broken? You're not just trying to use the meter in very low

light or something? If exposure is incorrect, only one of the LEDs will light up.

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TTL + Hexanon 50 + Fuji Superia 400

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The shutter sound issue with ZI cameras is totally overblown, IMO. I have a ZI and an M6TTL.

The shutter is slightly quieter on the M6 (or maybe just lower in pitch), but the ZI shutter

sounds fine.

I agree with the original poster: the viewfinder in the ZI is fantastic. 35 and 50 in isolation

and no flare-out (more than I can say for the M6).

The seaside:

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Kinda soft but it was windy as all get out. <br><br>

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I use the Domke 5xb. It's kinda close to "man-purse" territory but it's just the right size for

1-2 bodies and a spare lens or two. If you want something to carry your camera and a few

other things I like the satchel better thant the fx-3 (too bulky).

Also, I find it funny when people feel it necessary to comment on something that they've not

even bothered to read.

Good advice here: "Though they're quite rare, consider buying a lens with a negative focal

length. That way you can be in the photo as well."