RE: [Leica] Using the R8 meter

["Thomas L. Weatherly" <a000170@ibm.net>]

I have an R8 and noticed the same thing.  According to the manual, the
display is supposed to blink "low" if there is not enough light.  Instead,
the camera just sets a lower shutter speed.  I can't explain the
discrepancy;  perhaps Leica can.

Tom Weatherly
Altadena, California


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Gerry
> Walden
> Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2000 9:19 AM
> To: Leica Users Group
> Subject: [Leica] Using the R8 meter
>
>
> Having just acquired my R8, I am having a bit of a problem with
> its metering
> modes.   I am OK on program, aperture priority, manual and flash
> modes but I
> am having problems with the 'T' setting.   My understanding is that this
> enables you to lock a particular shutter speed and let aperture look after
> its self.   I have noted that I need to set the lens at its smallest
> aperture (e.g f22) and most of the time all is OK but it would
> seem that if
> the light gets difficult then the camera will decide of its own
> volition to
> set a lower shutter speed rather than give me a warning.   Am I doing
> something wrong or is this the way it should be.   If so, what do
> I do if I
> am using maybe a longer lens and want to be sure that the speed does not
> drop below 1/200?
>
> Also, next to the tripod mounting bush is another similar hole labelled in
> the manual as 'Rotation Safety'.   Any idea what this is for?
>
> Thanks for the good advise I know I will get here.   BTW, I have just got
> the first roll back with test shots using the flash metering
> (with a Vivitar
> 283) and it is incredibly accurate.
>
> Gerry
>
>
>