Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> >>Leica USA has informed me that the plastic should be removed from base as >>it can cause static buildup which could in turn leave static discharge >>marks on your film. Particularly if the camera is used in cold or dry >>climates. >> >>Duane >> Interesting, because on two occasions with my old M6 (still with plastic sheet on bottom) I have exposed rolls of Ilford HP5+ that were essentially ruined from static marks that were all over the entire film surface. The marks literally looked like small lightning bolts. Both rolls were exposed inder very similar conditions, dry air indoors in the Winter. This is the first time I have heard any warnings about the plastic. There was nothing in the instructions that came with my new M6HM (still with plastic, but that may soon change). Dan C.