Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My serial number is 2472064. Unfortunately Leica serial numbers seem to not be particularly sequential. If you go the Stephen Gandy's site on M6HM serial numbers you will see what I mean: http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm It is, however, easy to check the battery draw yourself. Just remove the battery cover and complete the circuit with a good quality ammeter. Here is a copy of my original post with all the numbers I got: http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/v17/msg07164.html Cheers John Collier > From: "Rob Studdert" <audiob@ozemail.com.au> > > On 16 Sep 2000, at 11:41, John Collier wrote: > >> The early TTLs really suck back the juice but my late TTL, 60+ rolls, is >> still humming along on its original factory one. I never turn the camera off >> unless it is going into the bag for a long trip. > > Hi John, > > Have you any idea of the transition point serial number wise where the > electronics may have been updated in the TTL in order to reduce the battery > drain? >