Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John, Interesting to read about the elctronic self timer suggested for an AE shuttered camera (Leica). I'd have expected that too but was surprised to find the d/a action on the Cosina/Voigtlnader Bessa is mechanical/clock-work! I wonder why... Maybe it was that ticking noise which the founder wanted? Jem - -----Original Message----- From: John Collier [SMTP:jbcollier@home.com] Sent: 11 May 2000 19:04 To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 self-timer The self-timer was removed from the M cameras starting with the M4-2. The reason given was to accommodate the new motor drive mechanism. I have seen M2s and M3s that have been modified for the new style winder mechanism and still have the self-timer so perhaps it was largely for the cost savings. Few people realise how close we came to losing the M camera during the seventies. With the M6 and M6TTL the battery compartment and electronics take up all the spare space. If they actually do make a M6AE, it would be relatively easy to incorporate a self-timer in the shutter electronics. You can buy accessory self-timers that screw into the shutter release just like a cable release. I love mechanical self-timers with their buzzing sound and inconsistent timing. The self-timer sprint is still an Olympic event in our household! John Collier > From: "Walter Levy" <wlevy@jhmi.edu> > > So why doesn't the M6 have a self-timer, anyway? >