Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]greenlion@designlink.com wrote: > > I recently bought a used, in mint condition, M-6. After one roll the battery > died. The seller > and I both thought that the battery was old and needed to be replaced anyway. > I had no problem > with that. I bought and installed a new battery and it died after 5 rolls! So > before I take it to the shop > does anyone have any ideas about this? My understanding is that the meter > turns itself off in 10 seconds. > Any know problems with M-6 batteries? By the way, the meter was right while > the batteries were working. > > william > greenlion@designlink.com William, Do you put it in the camera bag with the shutter cocked? The meter comes on for 10 seconds every time the shutter button is touched unless the shutter speed is set to B. Keep this in mind and your batteries will probably last much longer. That's my guess. Have fun, Colin