GoofyHouse Posted May 8, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 8, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can someone tell me, it is possible to turn off the Leica R-E? I have been traveling once and I put the camera in a bag. I did always wonder afterwards, why did the batteries became so fast empty. It is simply, because the release button went always on - when it did touch something. It is really so, that you can't turn the Leica R-E off? With the Leica R8 for example you can turn it off. But what about the Leica R-E? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fernando_b Posted May 9, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 9, 2014 I don't think so. I suspect you have to remove the batteries. Fernando. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted May 9, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 9, 2014 Chose the >>X<<, >>B<< or >>100<< setting and try out if the battery still behaves the same and gets drained. At these settings the camera meter is definetely off. On all other settings you risk battery drain in case the releasebutton is pressed accidentally. If it still drains, bad luck.The camera should then be beyond a sensible repair. Best GEORG Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted May 9, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 9, 2014 Sorry, this should have been ____choose____. The rest above is still valid ... Best GEORG Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyHouse Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks for the feedbacks. Well, even if I set the camera to X, B or 100 settings - and I touch release button, the light meter goes on. I think the only solution is to remove the batteries. Bad engineers from Leica. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted May 9, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Well, I do not think so. Your camera developed a fault, unfortunatedly. Don' t blame the engineer, blame the technician who put it together, or better still blame the sea climate in which your camera (probably) got spoiled. BTW, welcome to the forum, GOOFY, and please do post some photographs in the LUF-photosections when you get around the problem with your R-E. Best GEORG Edited May 9, 2014 by k_g_wolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 9, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 9, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for the feedbacks. Well, even if I set the camera to X, B or 100 settings - and I touch release button, the light meter goes on. I think the only solution is to remove the batteries. Bad engineers from Leica. Well, it is not exactly a new camera.... I don't blame the Lord when my body breaks down - not at my age. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 9, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the feedbacks. Well, even if I set the camera to X, B or 100 settings - and I touch release button, the light meter goes on. I think the only solution is to remove the batteries. Bad engineers from Leica. Take it the positive way... at least, your battery is easy to reach and remove... in my '71 Zeiss Contarex (which also drains battery through continuous metering... something wrong on the button activated by movement of the film advance lever) the battery is located under the reflex mirror, secured with a metal frame to be opened with a proper tool... taking care not to touch and scratch the mirror... Engineers from Zeiss used to be superfine... but loved complications... Edited May 9, 2014 by luigi bertolotti Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernando_b Posted May 12, 2014 Share #9 Posted May 12, 2014 I suspect that we wont never see photographs posted by GOOFY. May be he wants only, we admit TODAY that the objects from Leica - developed TIMES AGO - were faulty. Fernando. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted May 12, 2014 Share #10 Posted May 12, 2014 I wouldn´t be too sure about that. Me thinks, we will soon be seeing photos from GOOFYland ... Best GEORG Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyHouse Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Hello Fellas, I did post a picture. Well it is taken with a Leica M6 and a Summaron lens. Just have patience with me. I am just a late-starter. Look at http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/street-photography/332398-street-photographer.html Best Goofy Edited May 19, 2014 by GoofyHouse Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyHouse Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted May 19, 2014 I took it with the Leica RE. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/226789-leica-r-e/?do=findComment&comment=2593261'>More sharing options...
fernando_b Posted May 20, 2014 Share #13 Posted May 20, 2014 I thought you weren't a serious person. Please excuse me! Fernando. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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