Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: some quick q's from a new user
From: Steve King <stking@duke.edu>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 18:53:12 -0500 (EST)

> Just don't let the lens point anywhere toward the sun if you're not taking
> pictures.  Can burn a hole through the shutter.

Why do you think I'm asking about a lens cap? :)

> Yeah, it's pretty much a center "spot" meter.  I fill up the metering area
> with snow and then open up 2 or 3 stops...depending on how much texture I
> want in it.

Sounds like a plan. I'm debating either bringing my old Sekonic L28c
lightmeter, as insurance (I hate, too, since it's yetanotherpieceofgear),
or go with plan two -- stitch a giant "grey card" to my wife's
jacket....



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