Re: [Leica] M4-2 film speed reminder

["Roland Smith" <roland@dnai.com>]

I do the same with the accessory shoe.   This also serves as a reminder that
there is film in the camers.  Having more than one M body, I can forget
this.

Roland Smith
Oakland, California
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Sonny Carter" <sonc@gmx.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 8:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] M4-2 film speed reminder


> This may not work for you, but because I seem to never use a flash, when
using an
> uncommon film for me,  I just tear the end off the box and stick the
portion that
> tells the speed and type into my flash shoe.
>
> Of course, the best thing I've done is to find a film I like and stick to
it, so I
> have eliminated a variable in my photography.
>
> (variable=opportunity for error)
>
> Regards,
>
> Sonny
> http://www.sonc.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Walkden" <bob@web-options.com>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 4:14 AM
> Subject: [Leica] M4-2 film speed reminder
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I recently bought a pretty M4-2 which I'm very pleased with it. It's a
> > companion to my M3.
> >
> > I'd like to know what is the recommended method for marking the film
> > speed reminder circle on the back of the camera, please. Also, of
> > course, for erasing the mark.
> >
> > Is pencil best, or ink? What is the best way to remove the marks, and
> > will they be completely removed, or is it best not to mark it at all?
> > I suspect the latter may be the best option, particularly since I tend
> > to use only 2 speeds of film in the Leicas (200 & 400).
> >
> > ---
> > Thanks,
> >  Bob
> >
> > mailto:bob@web-options.com
> >
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