Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Lens Cap-Protect Shutter?
From: Jeff S <4season@boulder.net>
Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2000 10:24:09 -0700
 
David Monen wrote:
> 
> Could someone comment on how important it is to keep a lens cap on the
> lens while carrying an M6 over the shoulder on a bright day.  Is it
> necessary to cover the lens after every shot to protect the shutter
> curtains? Thanks David

Not unless your anatomy is such that the lens sees a lot of sky.

If you're really worried, set the lens focus to some close range so that
no amount of sun exposure will burn a hole into the shutter.
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Jeff Segawa
Somewhere in Boulder, Colorado