Jun 14, 2002 · The R6.2 has centerwieghted and semi-spot. 3. The FM2n has a top shutter speed of 1/4000, the R6.2 has 1/2000. 4. The R6.2 has TTL flash with +/- compensation on the body but a measely 1/100 top sync speed; the FM2n has a 1/250 sync speed but no TTL flash. 5. The R6.2 has a dioptric adjustment in the viewfinder, the FM2n does not. 6.

Apr 13, 2004 · The R6.2 is the only completely reliable Leica I have ever owned (unlike most of my various . Ms which have all had shutter problems or failures in the last few years). The weakness part of the R6.2 though is the DOF preview lever. The mechanism behind it . is so weird and complicated that it is v.easy to break by the ham-fisted.

Feb 2, 2008 · The R6-2 contained no Minolta components. All the components were either manufactured or sourced by Leica. So the purity of the Leica DNA in the R6.2 may account for its greater perceived value. Apart from the higher 1/2000 shutter speed, the R6.2 also has a reputation for excellent reliability.

Apr 2, 2011 · <p>R6.2 typically sells for double the price of R6, and other than the extra stop of shutter speed and the orientation of the light switch, there is no significant difference.</p> <p>Both are exceptionally reliable, so unless you need 1/2000th of a …

Mar 23, 2002 · Hi all, <p> By now I'm very disappointed in the level of Leica's quality control. <p> Two years ago I bought an M6 TTL (brand new). Right out of the box, the meter didn't function properly. <p> Just today, I found the film advance lever on my R6.2 to be stuck (no film inside). I...

Jan 8, 2008 · But the R6/R6.2 cameras are also very well made - BTW, the only "usable" difference between them is the R6.2 is a stop faster than the R6 (2000 top stutter speed vs. 1000, respectively). IMHO, the R6/R6.2 cameras were the best incarnation of any of Leica's SLR cameras since the SL/SL2.

Oct 28, 2014 · <p>The sync circuit on any modern studio strobe is isolated from the main power supply of 120 V AC, and 4.3 volts should be safe with any camera that I am aware of, so you should be OK with a PC cord with the Leica R6.2.

Nov 12, 2002 · Leica R7, R6, R6.2 TTL Question. By paul_mueller2 November 12, 2002 in Leica and Rangefinders. Share ...

Aug 1, 2003 · I had 2 R6.2 and 1 R7, first R6.2's mirror fell off its hinges and second one jammed on the 7th frame, out of the box. Both brand new USA. R7 bought used in mint conditon, developed a flakey meter and required $400 for a circuit board replacement.

Feb 15, 2012 · The R6.2 seems to command a premium (last fully manual Leica SLR), so it might be worth checking out an R6 or R7. The R7 is also a good machine.</p> <p>The 35/1.4 Leica R is a rare beast and will cost you $$$.