Seymar Posted April 24, 2021 Share #1 Posted April 24, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am not sure where to post this question. As a new Leica M user, I discovered that the camera does not work with the base plate off and realized that there is a small magnet in the plate. What exactly does it do and would any magnet work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 24, 2021 Posted April 24, 2021 Hi Seymar, Take a look here Purpose of the magnet in the M 10 base plate. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
frame-it Posted April 24, 2021 Share #2 Posted April 24, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted April 24, 2021 Share #3 Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) The magnet trips a switch that lets the camera know the base plate is attached. Without the baseplate the camera won’t function. There are half cases and grips other than the original Leica that have a magnet. Edited April 24, 2021 by jdlaing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted April 24, 2021 Share #4 Posted April 24, 2021 These magnets are available for pence for ten on the 'bay. Always take one on a trip as it is not unknown for them to make a break for freedom, and as said, no magnet no working camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 25, 2021 Share #5 Posted April 25, 2021 Well, you can lose them 50 times for 5 $... https://www.ebay.com/itm/291572277915?hash=item43e30fe29b:g:xHQAAOSwe-FU32OH And a tube of Silicon Glue. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted April 25, 2021 Share #6 Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) Hello Everybody, Given that it matters which end "+" or "-" is up when a person replaces a battery: When a person replaces the magnet: Does it matter whether you glue in the new magnet with the "North" side or the "South" side up? Best Regards, Michael Edited April 25, 2021 by Michael Geschlecht Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted April 25, 2021 Share #7 Posted April 25, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 31 minutes ago, jaapv said: Well, you can lose them 50 times for 5 $... https://www.ebay.com/itm/291572277915?hash=item43e30fe29b:g:xHQAAOSwe-FU32OH And a tube of Silicon Glue. Thanks Jaap. I've ordered a "slab" of magnets as insurance. All best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymar Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted April 29, 2021 Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 29, 2021 Share #9 Posted April 29, 2021 On 4/25/2021 at 3:43 AM, Michael Geschlecht said: Hello Everybody, Given that it matters which end "+" or "-" is up when a person replaces a battery: When a person replaces the magnet: Does it matter whether you glue in the new magnet with the "North" side or the "South" side up? Best Regards, Michael No - it makes no difference. Although it might in Australia and NZ. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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