rwfreund Posted April 19, 2007 Share #1 Posted April 19, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I wish that when I had the lens cap on and pressed the shutter that there would be some short beep and an easy option, shuch as pressing the release again, to abort the exposure. Perhaps a "ridiculously long exposure" threshold option that when the computed exposue exceeds this threshold the lens cap abort is triggered. -bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jonoslack Posted April 19, 2007 Share #2 Posted April 19, 2007 I wish that when I had the lens cap on and pressed the shutter that there would be some short beep and an easy option, shuch as pressing the release again, to abort the exposure.Perhaps a "rediculously long exposure" threshold option that when the computed exposue exceeds this threshold the lens cap abort is triggered. -bob I'm glad I'm not the only idiot. 1. grab camera 2. focus 3. press shutter 4. panic - camera frozen SDS ahoy! 5. embarrasment But I think it would be better if they spelt ridiculous better than I've spelt embarrasment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted April 19, 2007 Share #3 Posted April 19, 2007 All you have to do is look at the meter LED's in the bottom of the viewfinder. It will flash and read 32'' when there is no light. Much better then when using a M3. But once you get use to using a M you remember to take the cap off and leave it off until you are ready to put the camera back in the bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwfreund Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted April 19, 2007 I can't see the shutter speed leds very well unless I shift my eye. The problem is probably more acute for spectacle wearers such as myself who are also plagued with long eyelashes.. When I center my gaze, I can see just the 35mm frame without pressing my glasses into my face and at most the very top edge of the leds. -bob ok, and yes, I admit to being a bit fumbling and absent minded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted April 19, 2007 Share #5 Posted April 19, 2007 ok, and yes, I admit to being a bit fumbling and absent minded. Admit to nothing - that Ed is trying to make us feel incompetent:p Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ross Posted April 19, 2007 Share #6 Posted April 19, 2007 The Leica look in lens cap portraits is the most ignored subject in lens reviews....LOL Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george + Posted April 19, 2007 Share #7 Posted April 19, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I don't want to belittle the problem - it has happened to me too. And when it happens you get a very long exposure and an even longer correction cycle and the red light blinks on the back and there is nothing you can do about it. But do you realize that it can happen with NO lens on too? Ugh:mad: We must just train ourselves to be vigilant:) :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted April 19, 2007 Share #8 Posted April 19, 2007 That's just one of the little points of using a rangefinder camera. Separates the boys from the men! Once you get the SLR syndrome out of your system, removing the lens cap becomes the first action on picking up the camera. (In other words, we've all done it.) And if Leica isn't going to let us manually set focal length of lens in use, they're definitely not going to install a lens-cap detector! --HC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwfreund Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted April 19, 2007 Manual lens selection; Oh, but they have! When you are using a coded WATE -bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted April 19, 2007 Share #10 Posted April 19, 2007 You guys have all got filters? Leave the cap in the box with the instructions no one ever reads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwfreund Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted April 19, 2007 But do you realize that it can happen with NO lens on too? Ugh:mad: We must just train ourselves to be vigilant I didn't think of this... So there you are with no lens, a charged and exposed sensor, and allof the dustbunnies in the neighborhood gathering for a convention. AAARRRRGGGGHHHH:eek: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwfreund Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share #12 Posted April 19, 2007 You guys have all got filters? Leave the cap in the box with the instructions no one ever reads. Er, my lens cap didn't come with any instructions. No, I am still waiting for filters other than the 486s I bought myself. Really, the lens cap is more effective at blocking IR I have never seen the slightest hint of a magenta tinge on my lens cap portraits. -bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted April 19, 2007 Share #13 Posted April 19, 2007 This probably now holds the no1 position......." The real smart guy with a Leica thread":p Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted April 19, 2007 Share #14 Posted April 19, 2007 Bob-- Since you don't have the filters yet, you might want to paint your caps a stand-out color. That would help identify you in a crowd, and occasionally one of your subjects might notice and ask about the cap. --HC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted April 19, 2007 Share #15 Posted April 19, 2007 Glue a tennis ball to the cap. That way you wont have anyones eye out with the thing either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSee Posted April 19, 2007 Share #16 Posted April 19, 2007 Glue a tennis ball to the cap. That way you wont have anyones eye out with the thing either. Sure, but when you put it in your pocket? rgds, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted April 19, 2007 Share #17 Posted April 19, 2007 You mean would they ask me whether it was a gun or I was just happy to see them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwfreund Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share #18 Posted April 19, 2007 I frequently walk around with just a camera slung from my shoulder and do not carry a bag unless I have decided that it would be a serious multi-lens shooting day. I have heard in this thread of a number of alternatives which besides a firmware feature include: 1) Taking the cap off when it comes out of the bag 2) Painting it a bright color 3) Attaching a tennis ball to it I have just thought of another alternative, which being mechanical, is probably more acceptable than a firmware mod to the majority of the commenters in this thread. Drum roll please.... The kit consists of a short string, one end of which is attached to the lens cap. The other end terminates in an alligator clip which one can attach to ones belt or bag. This makes a firmware mod rather redundant, and not only solves the problem of the unreasonably long black exposure, but provides the automatic features of removing the lens cap when the camera is brought up to eye level as well as safely stowing the beast so it won't go missing. oh, I hear someone grumbling about automatic, oh well, wasn't much of an idea anyway -bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSee Posted April 19, 2007 Share #19 Posted April 19, 2007 You mean would they ask me whether it was a gun or I was just happy to see them? Ah, no, I was referring to required deep pockets, but then this is a given However, when greeted by a person with a piece of string with alligator-clip attached... I digress: with the metal shutter of an M8, what's to burn through? rgds, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.ceva Posted April 19, 2007 Share #20 Posted April 19, 2007 I don't want to belittle the problem - it has happened to me too. And when it happens you get a very long exposure and an even longer correction cycle and the red light blinks on the back and there is nothing you can do about it. ) What about simply turning of the camera? I don't know about your M8 but on mine this "procedure" works perfectly! ciao Lorenzo http://www.lorenzocevavalla.it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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