Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/08

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Subject: RE: [Leica] M6/M6TTL power consumption...
From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2003 20:14:38 -0500

John,

> > Shutter speed dial at any position but "off", shutter released
> > and pressure on shutter release // 16.48 milli-amperes
>
> I don't remember seeing this.  I believe the current went to 0 immediately
> after the shutter was tripped.  I'll check that right now.

I confirmed that the M6, once the shutter is tripped, draws 0.  The TTL,
once the shutter is tripped, continues to draw current (~26ma).

I'll check if the ASA has anything to do with it.  The tests I ran were at
800 for the M6, and 400 for the M6TTL.

Austin

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