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10-16-2010
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the great
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Customize my M6
Well i have been looking for a similar thread but i didn't find anything.
if i'm wrong then i am sorry :$
Thing is, i want to change my M6 winding lever to an MP one.
Can i do it my self?
Can i buy the part a website that sells leica spare part?
(if anyone is interested in selling one feel free to pm me)
If i can't do it my self will a camera technician do or i should send it to someone that is trained for leica?
I always fix my stuff and i assure you i have never fixed something twice. 
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10-16-2010
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Antti Sivén
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Lots of threads on the subject, e.g. this one. Get a lever from DAG and a clamp from ebay. Changing the lever takes only a few minutes and is really easy, even I could do it...
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10-16-2010
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Maybe this could help you in case none on the forum have a winding lever to sell, i bought mine on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.it/902-SHUTTER-TRASS...item3361aa2675
It's not cheap but less than one bought in a photo shop (at least here in italy) mine was chrome so i don't know if the black one is the new Black Chrome version like the M6 or the older one, maybe ask them.
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10-16-2010
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the great
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ah nice!
are you sure that it will fit? im guessing that yes.
What would really help is a youtube video or some instuctions on what to unscrew to put it on
thanks..
its a chrome btw
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10-16-2010
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It's dead easy. But you MUST have the proper clamp wrench to do it or you'll damage the finish on your camera.
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10-16-2010
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Antti Sivén
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bizarrius
What would really help is a youtube video or some instuctions on what to unscrew to put it on |
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10-16-2010
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did that to my chrome M6, it looks gorgeous got the advance lever from DAG, had it installed by a Leica technician in my city.
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10-16-2010
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Buy a clam from Micro-tools or Mr.Zhou, the lever on ebay or DAG  Or Malcom Taylor/Will Van Manen if you're in Europe
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10-16-2010
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Very nice. If only DAG would learn to paint his leavers.
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10-16-2010
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My M5s need red dots!
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At least you don't have to remove the whole top cover... and if you wanted, now you know how to do it. |
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10-16-2010
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You can buy black lever on ebay or directly from Leica
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10-16-2010
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Quote:
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Very nice. If only DAG would learn to paint his leavers.
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Yeah, I know. The finish could have been better... |
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10-16-2010
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in case of leica m6 titanium?
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10-17-2010
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OK sport's fans, what other customizing of the M6 is out there?
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10-17-2010
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Quote:
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OK sport's fans, what other customizing of the M6 is out there?
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Hardly customizing, but I changed the battery cover to a slotted one. Much easier to open. |
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10-17-2010
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i'd change my M6 TTL chrome to a panda if i ever decide it
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10-25-2010
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You could go to cameraleather.com and get it a new skin. Green or blue perhaps?
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10-26-2010
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the great
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now why did you give me that site? 
i can't decide! i want them all.
(my M4 needs new leather)
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10-26-2010
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Get the griptac, its amazing.
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10-26-2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kshapero
OK sport's fans, what other customizing of the M6 is out there?
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Black chrome M6 with MP style black chrome advance lever, preview lever, and rewind lever. It's mine. |
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