Leica M6 Question

[Sayher]

Hey there everyone

I purchased a second hand Leica M6 recently and have noticed that when I look at the rangefinder field where you focus, the rectangle isn't clean cut all the way around, in the bottom right corner there is a little notch. Not sure if it's dirt or something else.

Also, in turning the dial to "B" my light metre still flashes if the shutter release is half pressed? I thought I read that B turns the lightmetre off?

Please excuse my ignorance on any of these questions if they are simple answers!

Thanks!

Sayher

 

[nobbylon]

The rangefinder patch should be clear, it's probably a fleck of dust on the mask.
Both my M6's (early wetzlar) don't do anything when turned to 'B'.

 

[EdwardKaraa]

Check if there is something blocking the small window on the left side (when you're facing the camera). As for the B setting, the meter should normally be off. Maybe it's a low battery warning?

 

[Richard G]

Nothing in my M6 manual accounts for LEDs flashing on B setting.