Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I second Ken's opinion. The difference in tension between the wound and released spring tension in the first and second curtain springs is minimal. There is no danger of the curtain springs taking a "set" when stored wound as opposed to released. John Collier > From: Guy Bennett <guybnt@idt.net> > >> I have read many posts about the voracious battery appetite of the TTL; and, >> armed with a Fluke 88 Multimeter, an open mind and that curiosity of all >> things Leica innate to those on this list, I decided to find out for myself. >> >> [helluva big-ass snip] >> >> John Collier > > > john and other luggers: > > what is the consensus on leaving the shutter cocked or not when the camera > is not in use? > > is the shutter (or the camera) in any way harmed by leaving the shutter > cocked, even when the camera sits unused in a bag? > > > guy >