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Subject: [Leica] Fwd: Re: LUG metallurgist
From: Frank Dernie <Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 07:40:53 +0100

the shutter springs would have to be changed/adjusted in any case.

> Slobodan Dimitrov asked
> So if it's heavier, would that affect the film speeds as indicated on 
> the
> speed dial?
> Slobodan Dimitrov
>
>
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>> From: Frank Dernie <Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com>
>> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>> Subject: [Leica] Fwd: Re: LUG metallurgist
>> Date: Sun, Jul 27, 2003, 7:40 AM
>>
>
>> Don't forget that whilst Titanium is light for a metal it is heavier
>> than cloth. There may be an argument in favour if it for robustness 
>> but
>> the M shutter is fine if you don't burn it or poke a finger in it. The
>> titanium foil in an F is pretty well damaged if poked as well.
>> Frank
>>
>>> Slobodan Dimitrov asked
>>> I heard, somewhere along the way, that the F shutter curtains could 
>>> be
>>> installed in a Leica M4. Anyone have any experience with that?
>>> Slobodan Dimitrov

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