Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 Users-Be Careful!
From: Colin <colinmi@fast.net>
Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 21:48:55 -0400

MRitter465 wrote:
> 
> A couple of days ago I posted a question regarding the battery life on the M6.
> It seems that mine were not lasting very long.  A nice person responded
> (sorry, don't recall the name) suggesting that I check the way my camera fits
> in the bag.
> 
> Sure enough,  I have a small Domke bag with the inserts.  They are just tight
> enough to put pressure on the shutter release.  We all know that it doesn't
> take much pressure to activate the meter.  I've been metering the inside of my
> bag constantly!  Hence, short battery life.
> 
> I've determined a new way to place the bodies in the bag without touching the
> release.
> 
> Other M6 users may want to check their bags too.
> 
> Mark
> Austin, TX

Mark,

If you set the shutter speed to Bulb you won't have to worry about the
bag, that turns the meter off.

Regards,

Colin