Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/19

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Subject: [Leica] Long term storage of Leica gear?
From: faneuil at gmail.com (faneuil)
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:43:50 -0400
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Gear was once owned by a dear friend. Too much sentimental value to  
ever part with the gear!

Eric

On Sep 19, 2009, at 10:17 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>  
wrote:

> Ernie,
>
> I know it is anathema to some on this list, but if you really think  
> that you are not going to use the equipment for many years, then why  
> not sell it while it still has some value? Certainly the bodies will  
> become less and less valuable, and while the lenses may hold their  
> value better if the M9 and its descendants prove successful, I  
> really doubt that you will get a reasonable return out of holding on  
> to them.
>
> Nathan
>
> Nathan Wajsman
> Alicante, Spain
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
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>
> Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0
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>
>
>
> On Sep 19, 2009, at 2:47 PM, ernst leica wrote:
>
>> Dear LUG,
>>
>> Sadly I have moved away from shooting Leica for the moment.
>> Canon and Mamiya MF digital is occupying every creative moment right
>> now. (and having a blast!)
>> It may be many years until I way drift back in Leica shooting.
>>
>> My M6 and stable of Leica glass is all individually stored in soft  
>> cloth bags.
>> All the gear is in closed plastic storage container. (beneath my bed)
>> I also threw in a few humidity control silica bag things.
>>
>> I was wondering how I should take out the gear and 'run it through  
>> it paces'
>> IE, turn all the lens mechanisms, fire the shutter etc.
>>
>> Any long term storage recommendations? The plastic container is a
>> cheapy from the mall.
>> I also wonder about plastic 'de-gassing' affecting lenses. Real or  
>> rumor?
>>
>> thanks for years of great advice and fun,
>> Eric
>>
>> pics: www.korenman.com
>>
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In reply to: Message from faneuil at gmail.com (ernst leica) ([Leica] Long term storage of Leica gear?)
Message from photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman) ([Leica] Long term storage of Leica gear?)