Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leicaflex mk1 light metering question
From: Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 21:05:43 +0100
References: <9d.e99d84d.276bbc8c@aol.com>

The Leicaflex SL2 Mot also is like this--the meter is always on and the way you
turn it off is by putting the lens cap on.

Nathan

Krechtz@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 12/15/00 8:03:13 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> merlin@flyingemu.com writes:
>
> << On Thu, 14 December 2000, weber_leou@itri.org.tw wrote:
>
>  >
>  > I just got a Leicaflex mk1 and notice the light metering is always on.
> This is different from my SL which use the film loading crank to on/off the
> meter --- same as Nikon FM2/FE2.
>  >
>
>  As I understand it, this is normal for Leicaflex Type 1.  Type 2, with the
> round exposure counter window, has a meter switch in the film advance lever
> like the SL has. >>
>
>     IME, the most practical approach to battery conservation is to cover the
> meter cell completely.  As I understand it, lack of exposure to light results
> in complete cessation of current flow, or nearly so, resulting in little or
> no draw on the battery.  The science will have to come from someone else.
>     This can usually be done by using an ER case and keeping it closed when
> not actively shooting, or by devising some form of light-tight cover for the
> cell.  Or - one could always use (gasp) _Black Tape_...
>
> Joe Sobel

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