Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ernie, I know it is anathema to some on this list, but if you really think that you are not going to use the equipment for many years, then why not sell it while it still has some value? Certainly the bodies will become less and less valuable, and while the lenses may hold their value better if the M9 and its descendants prove successful, I really doubt that you will get a reasonable return out of holding on to them. Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu http://www.nathanfoto.com Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0 PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog On Sep 19, 2009, at 2:47 PM, ernst leica wrote: > Dear LUG, > > Sadly I have moved away from shooting Leica for the moment. > Canon and Mamiya MF digital is occupying every creative moment right > now. (and having a blast!) > It may be many years until I way drift back in Leica shooting. > > My M6 and stable of Leica glass is all individually stored in soft > cloth bags. > All the gear is in closed plastic storage container. (beneath my bed) > I also threw in a few humidity control silica bag things. > > I was wondering how I should take out the gear and 'run it through > it paces' > IE, turn all the lens mechanisms, fire the shutter etc. > > Any long term storage recommendations? The plastic container is a > cheapy from the mall. > I also wonder about plastic 'de-gassing' affecting lenses. Real or > rumor? > > thanks for years of great advice and fun, > Eric > > pics: www.korenman.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information