Visible body difference between Leica M6 and M6 TTL

[psb]

Hi,

It's an honor to join this forum. I've just purchased a Leica M6 TTL .72 on Ebay. I've yet to receive the lens I've purchased from B&H. My question: Are their any visible differences between the M6 body and the M6 TTL body? I realize once the lens arrives I'll be able to tell the difference re: metering, but I just wanted to be assured I received the correct model. I'd be most appreciative for any input.

 

[Pablito]

The TTL body is a few mm taller than the "classic" m6. You can clearly tell when the two are side by side, the proportions are just a little different.
The shutter speed dial is bigger on the TTL, and also turns the opposite direction.

 

[__hh]

A couple of mm difference (2mm ?) in height (with the TTL being taller)

 

[psb]

Thanks so much

Thanks so much

Thanks for your info. Is that to say the shutter speed dial turns from "off" counter clockwise to the higher speeds?

 

[hans voralberg]

TTL have Off on the speed dial and TTL engraved on the hotshoe too IIRC

 

[psb]

What a great forum........

What a great forum........

I can't thank you all enough for your expertise.

 

[naruto]

if you are using a DR summicron 50/2, you may need to remove the tab screw on the close-up apparatus to mount it. This is because of the 2mm difference in the height between M6 and M6TTL.

 

[psb]

I wish I could afford the Summicron

I wish I could afford the Summicron

I bought a far far cheaper, yet supposedly quite good lens........ a 28mm f2.8 Biogon T*ZM

 

[Harry S.]

^Nice lens!

 

[psb]

One last question if I may..........

One last question if I may..........

Promise....last one
Will a Vivitar 285 flash work on an M6 TTL? I read on a leica forum that that was a BIG mistake, although it could be done with some particular flash sync cord. It was actually mentioned by two individuals that a Holga 120 flash actually worked quite well. After all the money I just spent, a $20.00 flash would be a relief 🙂 , but I'd hate to see my beautiful 285 go to waste. Any thoughts?

 

[BTMarcais]

It depends on the 285. The newer ones might be ok, but you should check the trigger voltage first. I have a couple 283's I use: one that is fine, and one that has a trigger voltage of over 120V! (That one stays slaved and OFF the camera of course...!)

-Brian

 

[Mablo]

Vivitar 285 is NOT voltage safe, so please check before use. The newer model Vivitar 285 HV is safe.

In any case the Vivitar 285 is not a Leica TTL-compatible flash as it meters through a thyristor module attached to the front of flash body. It's a good flash anyway and you can use it provided that the trigger voltage is on a safe level.

For TTL metering with your M6 you need a Leica TTL compatible flash for M-bodies. Unfortunately you don't get one of these for $20.

 

[psb]

🙂 Many Thanks

 

[BobPS]

snip (2) The shutter speed dial is bigger than that of the M6, handy when wearing gloves, and some people can turn the dial with one finger. (snip)

I have a question to M6 users: Can you guys turn the shutter speed dial with one finger? I find that I can use one finger only when going to slower shutter speeds. When going faster, I have to use two fingers (edit: index finger and thumb).

Bob

 

[psb]

^Nice lens!

Holy smokes. I just used that lens for the first time and had the images developed. I'm floored with the quality. It's incredibly sharp. I know very little about the Leica system, but if I paid this relatively meager amount for this lens, I can only imagine the sharpness of a Summicron.