Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]greenlion@designlink.com wrote: > > I recently bought a used, in mint condition, M-6. After one roll the battery > died. The seller > and I both thought that the battery was old and needed to be replaced anyway. > I had no problem > with that. I bought and installed a new battery and it died after 5 rolls! So > before I take it to the shop > does anyone have any ideas about this? My understanding is that the meter > turns itself off in 10 seconds. > Any know problems with M-6 batteries? By the way, the meter was right while > the batteries were working. > > william > greenlion@designlink.com I understand that slight presure on the release can cause the meter to be 'on' all the time. Maybe the case is applying pressure here. I also understand that placing the speed on B will turn off the meter. You could try storing leaving the speed on B when not in active use. All the above is from faint memory so perhaps others can offer better tests and solutions to the problem. Dennis - -- Experience is a tough teacher. It gives the test before the lesson. - -unknown