Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At a camera fair in Derby (UK) yesterday I picked up a Leica Winder M current type 14403) for what I think was a good price (£125). After all the bad comments on the LUG I am very pleasantly surprised by it, and will definitely use it on suitable occasions. Three questions I would be very grateful for answers to:- (1) Is it necessary or advisable to switch the winder to the off position when not using it? When the winder is not attached it winds continuously if switched on, so when attached what is stopping it trying to go? Does it switch itself off if the camera is stopping it winding on? (2) If the winder is switched off, is it OK to wind on manually with the camera's lever if there is a need mid film, eg min noise. Does the winder mind being driven by the camera in this situation? (3) At the end of the first test film, I couldn't push the rewind lever down and had to remove the winder before it would move. Repeat tests have been OK. Any advice? Thanks very much for any input By the way there was a V35 at the fair for £395 or offers. I was told by another stallholder he would take £300 in cash for it. If I did 35mm only or had space for two I would have jumped. Mike