Philip Freedman Posted March 26, 2008 Share #1 Posted March 26, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I like using "soft releases" with my M cameras but in a small camera bag they can get pressed by mistake and result in wasted frames if one winds-on after every shot. However you can lose a potential shot if you do not wind on until the next shot is to be taken. Any solutions? Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vieri Posted March 26, 2008 Share #2 Posted March 26, 2008 I like using "soft releases" with my M cameras but in a small camera bag they can get pressed by mistake and result in wasted frames if one winds-on after every shot. However you can lose a potential shot if you do not wind on until the next shot is to be taken. Any solutions?Philip yep - leave unwound, wind very quickly while taking camera out from bag best of both worlds... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 26, 2008 Share #3 Posted March 26, 2008 Wind on and waste, I'm afraid. Personally, I hate softreleases, but I still have the same "issue" with my IID, IIIc and M2 at times. It's the (small) price you have to pay for being (mostly) ready. BTW, As I recall, it is slightly better to have the shutter cocked than uncocked from a spring tension POV. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted March 26, 2008 Share #4 Posted March 26, 2008 My friendly local Leica dealer ALWAYS leaves the shutters uncocked in all his cameras on the shelf. There must be a reason why. So, I do too, with all the Leicas on my shelf or in my bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbylon Posted March 27, 2008 Share #5 Posted March 27, 2008 I don't use soft releases but always leave mine wound on. As has been said many times before, doesn't matter as regards tension, springs or otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-IIIf Posted March 27, 2008 Share #6 Posted March 27, 2008 Wind on and waste, I'm afraid. Personally, I hate softreleases, but I still have the same "issue" with my IID, IIIc and M2 at times. It's the (small) price you have to pay for being (mostly) ready. BTW, As I recall, it is slightly better to have the shutter cocked than uncocked from a spring tension POV. Regards, Bill I was always told it's the other way around for LTM Leicas, always leave uncocked to avoid stressing the springs. The later Ms can be happily left in either state. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 27, 2008 Share #7 Posted March 27, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Now this is an interesting one... I'm sure I recall reading somewhere a thread just like this in which the conclusion was that the difference - for LTM and M - was marginal, but that if you left the shutter cocked there was less stress because the drum was bigger and hence the shutter and springs were under less load. Am I barking? Does anyone else remember this? Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted March 27, 2008 Share #8 Posted March 27, 2008 I like using "soft releases" with my M cameras but in a small camera bag they can get pressed by mistake and result in wasted frames if one winds-on after every shot. However you can lose a potential shot if you do not wind on until the next shot is to be taken. Any solutions?Philip Also switches meter on = flat battery! Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
usefeet Posted March 27, 2008 Share #9 Posted March 27, 2008 On two occasions (in the distant past) I totally flattened my battery leaving the shutter cocked while travelling. No way will I leave my camera cocked! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 27, 2008 Share #10 Posted March 27, 2008 On two occasions (in the distant past) I totally flattened my battery leaving the shutter cocked while travelling. No way will I leave my camera cocked! What's a "battery"...? Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted March 27, 2008 Share #11 Posted March 27, 2008 What's a "battery"...? Regards, Bill Well I admit I don't have this problem with the M3 only with the M6ttl Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted March 27, 2008 Share #12 Posted March 27, 2008 Now this is an interesting one... I'm sure I recall reading somewhere a thread just like this in which the conclusion was that the difference - for LTM and M - was marginal, but that if you left the shutter cocked there was less stress because the drum was bigger and hence the shutter and springs were under less load. Am I barking? Does anyone else remember this? Regards, Bill This 'problem' was done last november, buried in there somewhere is an account of my problems with the M3, as well as the flat battery problem with the metered cameras, so I don't leave either of them cocked now See http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/film-forum/39123-leave-ready.html Best Wishes, Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted March 27, 2008 Share #13 Posted March 27, 2008 Seems to me that Leica's official stance on this issue was to leave the shutter cocked. But to do so goes against what I was taught. Oh, well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
usefeet Posted March 27, 2008 Share #14 Posted March 27, 2008 Well I admit I don't have this problem with the M3 only with the M6ttl Gerry Well, I didn't REALLY need the battery in this MP (M-Perfection), but I would still miss having the lightmeter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
usefeet Posted March 27, 2008 Share #15 Posted March 27, 2008 What's a "battery"...? Regards, Bill ..Actually, I seem to remember some guy taking an M7 (together with a new wife) on a honemoon to Hawaii. (But my memory could be rusty) William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 27, 2008 Share #16 Posted March 27, 2008 ..Actually, I seem to remember some guy taking an M7 (together with a new wife) on a honemoon to Hawaii. (But my memory could be rusty) William Durnit, if it weren't for you pesky kids, I'd ha' got away with it...! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
usefeet Posted March 27, 2008 Share #17 Posted March 27, 2008 Durnit, if it weren't for you pesky kids, I'd ha' got away with it...! Regards, Bill Memories are just as useful as batteries, then. Regards, William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 27, 2008 Share #18 Posted March 27, 2008 Memories are just as useful as batteries, then. Regards, William Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted March 27, 2008 Share #19 Posted March 27, 2008 I thin it all depends on which eye you use to shoot with.... Now the way you should do it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted March 27, 2008 Share #20 Posted March 27, 2008 ..Actually, I seem to remember some guy taking an M7 (together with a new wife) on a honemoon to Hawaii. (But my memory could be rusty) William I'd love to see the classic "Can you spot the helicopter?" photo again - easily the best shot ever doctored on this forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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