Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes I noticed my TTL had considerably less power consumption than yours. Could yours have the "early" circuit board that had many power consumption complaints? Also I covered the two small test terminals in battery compartment (under the main power terminal) with a bit of black tape. I did not do any before and after tests though. John Collier On Saturday, March 8, 2003, at 06:04 PM, Austin Franklin wrote: > Hi John, > >> That is interesting Austin. >> >> I got considerably less power consumption out of my TTL: >> >> http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/v17/msg07164.html > > Your numbers look like M6 numbers, not TTL numbers. > >> What is your serial number? Mine is 2472064. > > 2468096. I'm curious if the ASA has anything to do with it? Mine was > set > to 400 for the test, and perhaps I should see if it changes the > current draw > at all. > >> I also have the impression, but I have not tested it, that using >> TTL flash ups the battery consumption considerably. > > I do not believe there is any active circuitry in the camera for TTL > flash, > it's just a sensor, and the flash takes care of any electronics...but > I do > not know that for a fact, and certainly would like to know. > >> PS: I am not sure what one could argue about with regard to your >> results but it is hilarious none the less to hear you say it. > > Well, I know, but some people on this list like to argue about > anything. It > would be just like me telling you what car I drive, and someone here > would > want to argue with me about it. It happens here. One could argue > that I > don't know how to properly run the tests, or how to read a meter, or > this or > that... > >> Shutter speed dial at any position but "off", shutter released >> and pressure on shutter release // 16.48 milli-amperes > > I don't remember seeing this. I believe the current went to 0 > immediately > after the shutter was tripped. I'll check that right now. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html