Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Light meter problem
From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 13:20:26 -0700

Turn the shutter speed dial and the ISO dial all the way through their full
range of movement several times. Using a pencil eraser, clean the contacts
under the back door, and in the battery compartment. Still wonky? Send it in
for repair.

John Collier

> From: "Jason Vicinanza" <jason@futurafish.com>
> 
> I have a problem with the light meter on my M6TTL. Maybe someone can help?
> Sometimes upon pressing the shutter button the light meter does not come on
> at all, sometimes the left and right indicators come on and sometimes one or
> other of the indicators come on. Basically it seems that for some reason the
> meter is just messed up. I have used a new battery, no change.
> 
> So my questions are (a) Any idea whats up? I haven't dropped, damaged the
> camera at all (b) Any UK folks know the best place where I might be able to
> get a repair.. in London and quickly.. I could really do with having the
> camera working this week.
> 

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