Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leicaflex mk1 light metering question
From: Doug Herr <merlin@flyingemu.com>
Date: 15 Dec 2000 04:57:31 -0800

On Thu, 14 December 2000, weber_leou@itri.org.tw wrote:

> 
> I just got a Leicaflex mk1 and notice the light metering is always on. This is different from my SL which use the film loading crank to on/off the meter --- same as Nikon FM2/FE2.
> 

As I understand it, this is normal for Leicaflex Type 1.  Type 2, with the round exposure counter window, has a meter switch in the film advance lever like the SL has.

Doug Herr
Sacramento
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