Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/22
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On 22 Jul 99, Buzz Hausner wrote, at least in part:
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> I do however use back caps, mostly to protect the rear
> element on wide angles (I don't know what the rear element coating status
> is, maybe a better technician than I does) and to keep grit and stuff off
> the focusing cams and out of the camera bodies. Perhaps I am being overly
> careful, but I don't seem to lose shots fiddling with back-caps and it
> works for me.
I do the same, Buzz. Not working professionally, time isn't a
factor (other than hating the missed shot, at times), so the extra
second or two is compensated by greater peace of mind. Leica
gear comes with greater difficulty in retirement.
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Roger
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