Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have heard of two kinds of Winder M experiences: one, very positive with no complaints; and two, negative with locked cameras and damaged shutters. I talked to Gerry Smith of Kindermann about this and he is not a big fan of the winders. They are only safe when used as a single shot winder and only on the higher speeds (1/60 and above). He made me promise to lift my finger off the shutter release between each exposure and NEVER use it on the medium or slow shutter speeds. None of my stuff was under warranty, they had no more winders to sell, and they had no Leica Germany breathing down their backs so I think he was telling the truth. Be careful. If it works.... great! But do not push your luck. John Collier > From: "Joan & Ken Lee" <klee16@home.com> > > Hi Paul, > > My winder is currently attached to my M6HM. I test fired the empty camera > in short bursts and singly a couple of hundred times and have shot about 1/2 > a roll with it and it hasn't jammed yet. I do feel the shutter release > bounce so I am looking forward to see if there is any effect at slow shutter > speeds. It won't replace my Rapidwinder, but I am happy with my purchase so > far. > > Ken > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paul Bolam" <Paul@bolam67.freeserve.co.uk> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> > Sent: April 24, 2000 9:49 AM > Subject: [Leica] RE: Leica Winder M Info Please > > >> Ken, >> I recently tried a Winder M on an M6 HM and found that the body kept > locking >> up. This was on both single and multi-frame use. Reluctantly, I had no >> choice but >> to get a refund. Presumably, yours operates OK? >> >> I've now put in an order for Rapidwinders to fit my M2 and M6. >> >> As you say though, there are benefits the Winder M brings to the table > when >> taking portraits. >> Paul. >> >> >> >> >