earleygallery Posted February 22, 2012 Share #21 Posted February 22, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just for the record I've never seen the advice to change lenses away from direct sunlight, and I've never had a problem using a lllf and M3 and an M2 over 25+years, so it's a non-issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Hi earleygallery, Take a look here Changing lens with film in a M7. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
JeTexas Posted February 22, 2012 Share #22 Posted February 22, 2012 From page 84 of the M7 Manual: Note: When the camera is loaded with film, change the lens in the shade of your body, as direct sunlight may otherwise penetrate the shutter. The warning is there in every film M manual, but it seems to be just one of those COA type disclaimers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted February 22, 2012 Share #23 Posted February 22, 2012 From page 84 of the M7 Manual: Note: When the camera is loaded with film, change the lens in the shade of your body, as direct sunlight may otherwise penetrate the shutter. The warning is there in every film M manual, but it seems to be just one of those COA type disclaimers. Just like every Drying machine maker strongly suggests people not to dry their Babies in them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 23, 2012 Share #24 Posted February 23, 2012 Notwithstanding any written advice, my absolute and inflexible practice is, and has been for more than forty years, that whatever camera I am using, I face away from the wind when changing lenses (to minimize dust or rain entry) and I face away from the sun when changing film (to prevent light leaks). Simple and effective logic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted February 23, 2012 Share #25 Posted February 23, 2012 Notwithstanding any written advice, my absolute and inflexible practice is, and has been for more than forty years, that whatever camera I am using, I face away from the wind when changing lenses (to minimize dust or rain entry) and I face away from the sun when changing film (to prevent light leaks). Simple and effective logic. Indeed. I always thought such actions were insinctive / part of the DNA of every photographer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 23, 2012 Share #26 Posted February 23, 2012 I turn my back to the Sun as a matter of course no matter the brand of camera when changing film. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted February 23, 2012 Share #27 Posted February 23, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Even on a Sunday! http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4139982/The-Sun-next-Sunday.html?CMP=KNGvccp-sun%20on%20sunday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 24, 2012 Share #28 Posted February 24, 2012 :D:D Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeverettfine Posted February 24, 2012 Share #29 Posted February 24, 2012 Since there is nothing covering the rear of any Leica M lens, unlike an SLR where there is a reflex mirror, light is always hitting the shutter curtain unless the lens is capped. There should NEVER be any problem changing lenses with film loaded. If there is a light leak then you probably need a repair of some kind. The biggest danger with M cameras is laying the camera down pointed at the Sun without a cap. You can burn a hole in the shutter curtain just as you can burn ants with a magnifying glass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted February 24, 2012 Share #30 Posted February 24, 2012 Burning ants with a lens...never tried that. Wonder if it focuses close in enough to burn ants/a shutter and at what aperture.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonahForla53 Posted February 24, 2012 Share #31 Posted February 24, 2012 Lol def got a lot outta that post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 24, 2012 Share #32 Posted February 24, 2012 This seems to be a good opportunity to remind people who want CMOS sensors that the manufacturer usually warns the user not to let the lens face the sun in a warning similar to Leicas, but for different reasons - to avoid burning out the sensor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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