Do you turn your MP off when not actively shooting?

[advil]

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I recently got an MP and wondering if I can leave the shutter to the correct speed all the time. I know that the meter turns off after ~15 sec of pressing the shutter button but is it still drawing power? 

 

Theoretically it shouldn't draw any power unless something presses the shutter (like in a bag or something), so hanging around my neck all day is fine?

[jensthoes]

...my practice: on when I‘m shooting - off in the bag.

[jaapv]

Hanging all day around your neck is fine - although I would advise you to raise it to your eye from time to time to take a photograph.

[Topsy]

If you don't wind on after your shot it doesn't matter as the meter only works when the shot is ready to be taken (wound on) same with the M6.

[Pyrogallol]

But you should still turn the shutter speed dial to “B” when you put the camera away at the end of the day to completely turn the battery off.

[Topsy]

On 12/16/2019 at 6:38 PM, Pyrogallol said:

But you should still turn the shutter speed dial to “B” when you put the camera away at the end of the day to completely turn the battery off.

Didn't know that. 👍

[harmen]

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I never turn it off and the battery still lasts far longer than with a digital camera 🙄

[Stealth3kpl]

On 12/16/2019 at 6:38 PM, Pyrogallol said:

But you should still turn the shutter speed dial to “B” when you put the camera away at the end of the day to completely turn the battery off.

Why's that? My belief is if the shutter is not cocked, it is "Off".  

Pete

[wattsy]

2 hours ago, Stealth3kpl said:

Why's that? My belief is if the shutter is not cocked, it is "Off".  

I think that's true but if the shutter is cocked, then I guess it is good practice to put the dial to B/off before leaving the camera in a bag (at least a tight fitting bag). 

[Stealth3kpl]

11 hours ago, wattsy said:

I think that's true but if the shutter is cocked, then I guess it is good practice to put the dial to B/off before leaving the camera in a bag (at least a tight fitting bag). 

Yes, I agree, so that if the shutter release is lightly depressed moving around in the bag, the battery won't drain.

Topsy states "If you don't wind on after your shot it doesn't matter as the meter only works when the shot is ready to be taken (wound on) same with the M6." but Pyrogallol replies, "But you should still turn the shutter speed dial to “B” when you put the camera away at the end of the day to completely turn the battery off.", implying that battery drainage could occur when the shutter is not cocked, and I'm not clear on why that would be the case (but perhaps I have read too much into Pyrogallol's statement).

Pete

 

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[A miller]

that's one of the sincere joys of having an M-A: never having to worry about turning the damn thing off after you use it!!

[james.liam]

On 12/19/2019 at 8:42 PM, A miller said:

that's one of the sincere joys of having an M-A: never having to worry about turning the damn thing off after you use it!!

The joy of actually having a meter trumps the worry of turning it off. 

Edited January 2, 2020 by james.liam

[A miller]

5 minutes ago, james.liam said:

The joy of actually having a meter trumps the worry of turning it off. 

The joy of knowing how to read light trumps the joy of having an in-camera meter - totally liberating! ✌🏻

[james.liam]

8 minutes ago, A miller said:

The joy of knowing how to read light trumps the joy of having an in-camera meter - totally liberating! ✌🏻

Casual shooters like me would burn through too much Ektachrome to get the hang of it. 

[A miller]

6 hours ago, james.liam said:

Casual shooters like me would burn through too much Ektachrome to get the hang of it. 

Aha, well slide film is a different story, I’ll give you that!  But even there I would much prefer the precision of an out of camera meter, spot or incident depending on the situation.  

[Topsy]

I have my Leica MP and M6 for the convenience of shooting quickly and the meter (once you master it) is perfect for that type of situation, even with slide film. I also have an M2 which I use with an old Sekonic Studio Deluxe to meter for Tri X. I use a Sekonic L-758D for precise metering with my Bronica for those more considered situations tripod etc.

[DickieT]

I use small plastic Pelican cases to transport my MP/M6 when travelling. The fitting of these cases is so tight that the shutter is sometimes pressed while in the case. I do cock my shutter after a shot so I choose to put the MP in B-mode when storing it (in or out of the case) to save the battery.