Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The shutter speeds on all Ms are continuously variable, but the M6 meter will only meter in full stops, that is why they recommend using only full shutter speeds with the M6. However, understanding that, I have never seen a reason to use intermediate speeds. If you are using T-Max or a similarly unforgiving film under controlled conditions, it seems easier to adjust the diaphragm unless you are already shooting wide open. I tend to use films with wide latitude (no chromes, I admit) and rely on judgement and a couple of stops forgiveness in the film to give good exposures. > -----Original Message----- > From: Michael Garmisa [SMTP:elmar@nyct.net] > Sent: Sunday, March 14, 1999 2:08 PM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: [Leica] continuously variable M shutter? > > Are the shutter speeds on the M3 continously variable? What I mean is if > I > put the dial somewhere between 125 and 250 will I get something close to > 185? Is this the same for all the M's. Just wondering > thanks > -- > Michael Garmisa <elmar@nyct.net> > NO ARCHIVE