Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/29

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Subject: [Leica] freezing/frozen range-finder coupler?
From: c chang <shiaokun@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:31:41 -0800 (PST)

Dear all,

Do we have to winter-ise our beloved M's? 

I was in Coney Island the other day, it was about in
the mid-thirties but wind-chill made it more like in
the twenties. My M3 with Summaron 35/3.5 was in my Air
Force parka and only came out as i needed it. It
worked great. The M4 with Summilux 50/1.4 seemed to
have some problem: when I focused on the infinity for
landscape it was fine (the range-finder coupling lever
was pushed toward the shutter plane/film.) When I
tried to take a picture of a seabird that was feet
away the range-finder coupling seemed "stuck" at the
infinity (and not bounced back to the position away
from the shutter plane/film.) 

Is this something serious or simply because I had
spent maybe two hours beforehand having the M4 hanging
out in the elements? (and will it come back to full,
normal condition after some recovering time in warmer
condition? It does seem to be recovering. Or
professional help is required?) 

Also a related question: When a M is not used (like
that could happen) should it be left: A. lens-less
with body-cap; B. lens-on but focus at the nearest
distance (so the range-finder coupling is not
"stressed/pressed".)

any suggestion/comment/experience would be
appreciated.

Happy holidays to all!


shiaokun
Brooklyn, NY

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