Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Nathan, > > Yes, it really can be true. If you don't turn the shutter button to the > off position, you will go through batteries with devastating rapidity. I > learned that to my chagrin last Summer in Honduras where there were no > batteries to be had for the M6TTL. None. Fortunately, I had my M5 with > me, so I didn't lose metering. But, it's a good thing I didn't need flash > on that trip. Anyway, definitely turn it off. This is about the only > thing I don't like about the M6TTL. Even now, I don't always remember to > turn the button to off. Fortunately, I remember enough that I don't run > through batteries every six weeks anymore. Another tip: always carry > spare batteries with you. > > Regards, > > Brian > ......another useful tip is to always carry a small lightmeter. sl