Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Yes all cameras do this to a certain extent. The "new" M is > particularly susceptible because of the use of an angled rewind crank: > not best practice for efficient transmission of force. Proper > lubrication helps but I do not think it will make much difference in > this case. Any increase in effort required to move the film is > magnified by the inefficiencies of the M rewind gear train. This is > amply demonstrated by the dramatic increase in effort when you have to > pull the leader out out of the take up spool. > > I have not been outside for hours at -30 degree only about one hour or > so. I have not broken a film yet. I keep the camera body partially > protected in my half open jacket with the lens pointed out. > > John Collier Brrrrrrrrrrr. simon - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html