Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Donald Sung wrote: > > The manual for my M2 states that intermediate shutter speeds can be set > between 1 to 1/8 sec., betwen 1/15 and 1/30 sec., and between 1/60 and > 1/1000 sec. The Leica brochure for M6, on the other hand, states that > intermediate shutter speeds are "not permissible." Is there a > difference between an M2 and an M6 on this point? (I would be willing > to bet that this topic was discussed here before.) Thanks. > > Don Don, Yes, it has been discussed. Basically it is "not permissible" due to the light meter in the M6. Shutter speeds for the meter cannot be intermediate. I believe the shutter times (speeds) will operate at intermediate settings just like the older M variants. Its just the meter will not be accurate. Dennis - -- Experience is a tough teacher. It gives the test before the lesson. - -unknown