Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 1. M6 self-timer. 2. CTOOM flash bracket.
From: Fred Hess <fredhess@wxs.nl>
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 21:41:22 +0100

Dr James Harper wrote:
> 
> Bee Miller wrote an interesting and amusing report (1/1/99) on using a
> separate self-timer with the M6.
> 
> Actually,  according to the latest M6 Handbook (printing date 1/98), the M6
>  already has a self-timer built in.  Page 39's tips for maintenance  urge
> you to  move and use it at least once every three  months to prevent the
> grease from becoming tacky.    You can't accuse Leica of getting too far
> ahead of themselves, bless their hearts.
> 
> On a separate subject, the flash bracket CTOOM  (1953-64) has two small
> holes either side of the centre  (visible in the photo on p.243 of the
> Leica Collectors' Guide, 1992 Edition). Does anyone know what they are for?
>  I do not remember from when I once owned one if they are threaded or not.
> It does not look as if they are to enable tripod mounting.
> 
> Regards.
> 
> JH
> 
The CTOOM I have, has two threated holes. I suppose they are intended
for mounting on a tripod....

Regards, 
- -- 

	
Fred Hess

Den Haag NL 

tel +31 70 3258312 
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