Re: M-6 Meter battery

[Welch <Bill.Welch@pressroom.com>]

William,

I had the same problem with my M6 a few years ago and was told the same thing you're 
hearing here -- that a slight depression of the shutter release button was probably 
keeping the meter on. That will drain the battery. But I was sure it was more than that. 
I took extra precautions, leaving it out of the bag to make sure nothing was depressing 
the shutter without me knowing it. It still ran through batteries quickly. I sent it to 
DAG, and sure enough he found a short was draining the battery. He fixed it, and the 
battery now lasts just about forever.

This, by the way, was with a new, boxed M6 without Passport. Don Chatterton was selling 
them at that time, gray market I guess. I know, I know -- LUGs will say don't buy that 
way. And I think they're probably correct. But the price was irresistible to me at the 
time. And Don stood by it 100% with his own warranty, work done by DAG.

If I were you, I'd make certain the shutter button isn't the source of the problem, and 
if it continues, I would have it checked out by someone reputable. 

Bill





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