Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] self timer...
From: "Mike Durling" <durling@widomaker.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:26:15 -0400
References: <8CD183325ADED411AEAD00034708D0B9E87A66@mail.gc.cuny.edu>

I also use an M4.  I don't use the self timer much but I think that the
normal shutter release works even with the self timer tensioned.  I do think
that mine got 'sticky' a few years back and it came back to life with
exercize.  The self timers don't get used too much.  Of course if yours has
jumped a gear tooth or something I don't know what effect that may have.

I don't think any question that is on-topic is too basic, although many have
been asked before, but not this one.

Enjoy your M4!

Mike D

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "CHANG, CHUNG" <CCHANG@gc.cuny.edu>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 6:10 PM
Subject: [Leica] self timer...


> dear veteran Luggers...
>
> first of all thanks to those who answered my previous questions...i know i
> am asking "basic" questions again here but my many trials to the archive
> failed connecting...
>
> i just got a new M4. :)
> (okay, a new "used" M4.)
> it has not been used for a long time, although the shutter fires at all
> speed settings. even the B is very snappy.
> the only functional problem i have detected so far is that the self timer
is
> not working properly. when i tension it, it does not stop at the end. (i
> know it should stop at the end and then the revealed little button will
> release it.) when i let it go, it would not complete the whole course but
> stops short and would not trigger the shutter.
> who use self timer on street candid shoots anyway...my question is: would
> this somehow affect/interfere with the shutter function? also, if i
> "exercise" it, would it come back to life?
> would appreciate any help...
>
> chang
> p.s. if anyone feels this is too "basic" for the group please contact mt
> off-list at cchang@gc.cuny.edu
>
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