Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]All M shutters are variable except between 1/8 and 1/15, this is where it switches from the medium speed to the slow speed mechanism; and, except between 1/30 and 1/60, switches from high speed to medium speed mechanism. However these intermediate speeds are not calibrated (except for 1/50) and NOT coupled to the meter (except for 1/50). So putting it half way between two speeds does not mean you will get a half stop difference and the meter reading will be inaccurate. This is why Leica recommends against use of the intermediate speeds. Pactically, as long as you test first and meter before moving to the intermediate setting, it should be fine. John Collier > From: Shel Belinkoff <belinkoff@earthlink.net> > > I vaguely recall reading that the shutter speeds on the M-series, at > least to the M6TTL, are variable to the extent that, if you set the > speed dial to a place between marked setting, the actual shutter speed > will fall somewhere between the two as well. Is this correct? Can any > damage result from this action? > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html