Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ted Grant wrote: > Hi Carl, > > When I used to shoot a fair amount in the arctic, -25 to -50 below using M > cameras I never had them "winterized" for better lubrication. I just took > them north and shot away and they worked fine. > > I had read at one time that M Leicas' didn't really need to be winterized, > so I never had it done. Sure things tightened up, as in focusing rings, but > not stopped "cold!" :) > > ted > When I used to shoot daily news I'd use my Canon mechanical cameras down below zero with no problems or adjustments. Even today I have no problems with my Hasselblads when they're cold. I've had problems with later battery-dependent Canons in cold weather, however. The Leicas have always performed well but I've only used them down to about 10 degrees (remember those temperatures, Roger?). I have heard of leaf shutters freezing and binding or breaking and was wondering if anyone on the LUG has experienced that. I've also heard of film breaking or sprocket holes stripping because it's so brittle. And I've heard of static marks on film from using a motor rewind. Anyone have these experiences as well? Also, can you use long underwear to clean long lenses? - -- Carl Socolow http://members.tripod.com/SocPhoto/