Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It is my understanding that the Leica mechanical shutter (starting at least with the M3) can be set to intermediate shutter speeds within most of the range. Doing this with the M6 is OK also, the only downside is that meter contacts are located only at whole shutter speeds so one must extrapolate the proper exposure when using intermediate settings. Now, whether the M7 has maintained the intermediate shutter speed flexibility of earlier mechanical M's in its match-diode mode appears unclear to me, given the shutter electrics. If it has not done so then the M7 has given away an important feature of earlier Ms in challenging light situations where AE doesn't work well. Can an M7 owner(s) comment on this capability or lack thereof? Doug from Tumwater - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html