Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I agree that the TTL swallows more batteries compared to the "classic" but not unusual so when compared to other electronic cameras out there. On the other point, I must admit I have not had my camera apart but I thought the only difference between the shutter control mechanisms was that the taller top plate of the TTL accommodates a small spur gear which allows a larger shutter dial. Why Leica did not put in a another gear to keep the correct shutter speed orientation is beyond me but, fortunately, I am young and malleable and able to adjust. John Collier > From: "Emanuel Lowi" <mano@proxyma.net> > > John, yes, the third LED in the finder is easier to use, as is the larger > speed > dial. But this means all the electronics are incompatible with older cameras, > as is > the internal shutter dial hardware. The feeling was that for really minimal > advantage, two major sets of internal parts were changed and the circuits, > especially, have become somewhat unreliable, overly battery dependent and make > the > camera larger (with mostly aesthetic impact). > > Dan, Leica went backwards when they re-introduced the M4 after the > evolutionary > tangent that was the M5. Nothing foolish about that. Leica neither looks > foolish for > re-introducing the "O" - I understand this has been received with the most > excitement > of any new product in years. >