Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 12/26/99 7:20:52 PM, howard.390@osu.edu writes: << It is commonly said that the "B" on the shutter speed dial stands for "bulb". This doesn't seem to make much sense. Does anyone know the story behind this, or what the "B" *really* stands for? >> When you say bulb, imagine a squeeze bulb -- like on a turkey baster or an old fashioned ear syringe. Now imagine a hose from that bulb attached to the shutter. When you squeeze your imaginary bulb what happens? Does your imaginary shutter open? Good, your hose hasn't sprung a leak yet. Now what happens when you release the bulb? The shutter closes? Now does "bulb" make sense. Needless to say, it's an archaic term. Bob