Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/10/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Austin The point I was trying to make (not very well) was that the off position is not another bulb position in that the meter does not function and the shutter does not open, both of which would happen in the bulb position. I have never had battery drain with my M6 TTL and I always switch it to off when I have finished using it and it goes back in the bag. Simon On 23/10/02 12:28 am, "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com> wrote: > Simon, > > If you put the M6 "Classic" on B, the meter does not function, and the LEDs > do not light up...so how is that any different? > > Austin > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Simon Lamb >> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 5:57 PM >> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >> Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 vs M6 TTL >> >> >> But in the off position the meter does not function and the LEDs do not >> light up, which was the primary source of battery drain. Off is off. >> >> Simon >> >> On 22/10/02 10:29 pm, "Nathan Wajsman" <wajsman@webshuttle.ch> wrote: >> >>> Frank, >>> >>> I agree with your advice to go for an M6TTL over M6, but just to >>> clarify: the OFF position on the TTL is really nothing but another BULB >>> setting. So in this respect there is no advantage for the TTL. Only the >>> M7 has a proper OFF switch, one that prevents both battery drain and >>> wasted frames. >>> >>> Nathan >>> >>> frankandaubrey@mindspring.com wrote: >>>> Rafael, >>>> >>>> I use a M6-TTL and love the camera. Other differences that may play >>>> into your decision include the fact that the TTL has an actual "off" >>>> notch on its slightly larger shutter speed dial. The M6 Classic has >>>> drained some batteries by not having a dedicated "off" switch if my >>>> understanding is correct. That is due to the shutter release being >>>> left slightly depressed in storage. Also, why not give yourself the >>>> advantage of easier flash photography just in case you might need or >>>> want it? You mentioned that you do do some indoor photography but >>>> I've found the TTL feature to be very useful as I've taken many more >>>> indoor snapshot type photos with this rig than I originally >>>> anticipated. That is just me though. Finally, in practice, I don't >>>> think that the very slight size diffence is an advantage or >>>> disadvantage one over the other. You just have to see what feels >>>> comfortable. In all, though either one is a winner, my suggestion is >>>> to go with the M6-TTL. >>>> > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html