Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have had a few, and handled many, aperture priority cameras that run just fine on two 1.5v button cell batteries. I suspect that an AE M camera will be identical to the current TTL with the only difference being electronic control of the cloth curtains. This would actually be cheaper to produce and assemble than a TTL with all its gears, escapements and what not. John Collier > From: Chris Lee <chrislee@mac.com> > > Speaking of the new M running on batteries: I'm sure the power consumption > will be much greater than that of the current M6 TTL. The new camera must > run on a more powerful battery which requires a larger compartment. The > current M6 leaves little room for that, and a radical redesign is most > likely necessary. That really makes me wonder just how much the new and old > Ms will have in common.