Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]William wrote: <<<< My understanding is that the meter turns itself off in 10 seconds. Any know problems with M-6 batteries? By the way, the meter was right while the batteries were working>>>>> William, A couple of things; I see most have posted the "set to B" before putting camera in case. 1: It is recommended by Leica to simply turn the shutter speed dial to "B" before putting camera in either the "never ready case".or in your camera equipment bag. Stops battery drain immediately. 2: By setting the shutter dial to "B" also is a plus, as it takes tensions off the timing mechanism springs etc. allowing them to function accurately for a much longer time. When you start doing this, you will undoubty forget that the camera is set in this fashion on a quick grab and shoot situation, however it only takes a few imes of taking the camera out of the bag and your hands automatically turn the dial towards an acceptable shutter speed. Allowing for fine tuning the exposure through the viewfinder and bright red arrowheads. Take it from someone who uses 3 M6's on a regular basis of working for a living. Well it isn't work it's fun ! :) Work is something you do when moving concrete blocks! :) ted Victoria, Canada http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant