Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] wristwatches
From: Javier Perez <summarex@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 01:51:47 -0400
References: <50.ae86c42.26f42e7a@aol.com>

Why do you think cheap watches run fast ????
Javier

Bmceowen@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 9/15/00 4:38:18 PM, htsang@email.com writes:
>
> << I think it is agreed on this list that the M6, or indeed any mechanical
> camera, can be off by as much as 1/3 a stop (or more) even in tiptop shape.
> By analogy, the best mechanical wristwatches are "allowed" by COSC
> chronometer standards to be off by -4 to +6 seconds a day in total variance.
> >>
>
> If your shutter is off by a third of a stop you make up for it in the
> darkroom when you make your print. If you're five minutes late for your train
> what do you do?


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