Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan Honemann wrote: > > Ted, > > I wanted to ask about one of your suggestions... >>>>>>I had thought with the M6 that it was essential to leave the lens cap on > whenever the camera isn't in use due to the possibility of having sunlight > burn a hole in the shutter. I'd prefer to leave it off, actually, but not > at the expense of the camera shutter!<<<<<< Hi Dan, In reality it can only happen if one is stupid enough to shoot directly into the sun and even then it's a rarity. I mean how long do you need to look into the sun to photograph it? Or when one is lying on their back enjoying the sunshine without thinking about putting the camera to one side instead of it face up on their chest. Or they set the camera down on it's back facing the sky and into the sun. Quite frankly, a very dumb thing to do! I haven't had lens caps on my M lenses since I started using M cameras farther back than I can remember or Leicas before that. And in all these years all around the world and more assignments in pure ass burning sunshine, I've never had a burnt shutter. > I find it a nuissance to keep taking the cap on and off, especially since it > can't be mounted with the hood extended (and so more often than not I > neglected to extend the hood--not a good trade-off).<<<<<<<<<<< Stick it in your pocket if you feel you really need to have it handy, other wise leave it at home or in your camerta bag. The only time you really need it is when you decide to sell the lens and the buyer wants the lens caps! :-) The only time my lenses have a lens cap on is when they are in the equipment cabinet, all other times they are ready to be used at a moments need! Bare assed and ready! Man and are there going to be a zillion responses why I should use them or reasons why others have them on! :-) :-) ted