Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There are those that take care of their equipment AND exercise the shutter constantly. The two groups are not necessarily mutually exclusive. :) At 8:10 AM -0700 7/14/00, Jim Brick wrote: >None of the things you mention below effect the quality of the image made >with your Leica lens. > >But the bottom line is, if you want to dip your camera in Never-Ready >cases, UV filters, black tape, and rubber strap connectors to make sure >nothing ever physically touches your Leica, that is completely and totally >your business. No one out here actually cares. But the folks who buy Leicas >and actually constantly exercise the shutter by taking photographs, will >laugh. > >;-) > >Jim > >At 07:10 AM 7/14/00 -0400, Vick Ko wrote: > >I didn't know that you were all so passionate about this topic. > > > >To those who sincerely answered my question on mechanical fit, thank you. > > > >To those who advised me regarding the merits of full time usage of the > >UV filter, thank you too for sharing your opinions. > > > >I am very curious as to what other topics get that much attention? > >e.g. - which model of ever-ready case to use (I never leave home > > without one - and on some cameras, have a choice of the > > black as well as brown model) > > > > - number of silica gel packs to put in my Leica boxes when storing > > my equipment > > > > - Leica straps - how do you get the strap attached without scratching > > the lugs? > > > > - black tape - what brands do you use? What solvent do you use to > > clean off the adhesive? How often do you re-tape (I do it every > > time I exercise the shutter - about twice a month). > > > > - what shutter speeds do you use when exercising the shutter? > > I spend more time on the low speeds, because there is more > > mechanism to run through. > > > >Have a good time, boys. (Funny - no women replied about the >filters. Hmmm.) > > > >...Vick > > > > - ------- PowerLogix R&D, Inc. Main Office: 3921 Steck Avenue, Suite A105 Austin, TX 78759 (512) 795-2978 x107 (501) 421-7942 FAX (fax direct to my email)