Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It is not stupid, just necessary for TTL flash. JBC > From: Bmceowen@aol.com > > > In a message dated 9/26/00 10:31:41 AM, jsjm6@cbn.net.id writes: > >> I just found out last night actually it stated in page 38 of M6TTL manual: >> >> >> >> Important: >> >> In order to trigger and control the flash units connected by means of the >> >> accessory shoe or the eoaxial contact (x), the Leica M6 TTL must be loaded >> >> with batteries and the exposure meter must be switched on by lightly >> >> pressing the sutter release button. > > > Just like the Germans! . . . The Japanese make cameras with electronic > shutters that require a battery to operate but they still let you fire a > flash without a battery -- usign the one mechanical speed on the shutter. The > Germans give you a mechanical shutter that doesn't need a battery but won't > fire a flash without a battery. GEEEZ! How STUPID! >