M6 TTL on/off?

[twopointeight]

Just got a nice M6 TTL. Reading the manual, I want to confirm that the circuitry will shut down automatically after X seconds. The meter is activated by depressing the shutter button? I do not have to move the shutter dial to B or Off to shut off the power? (That would be a hassle). So, if that is true then what is the purpose of the Off setting, when to use it?

 

[user237428934]

Leave the camera in the bag and something presses slightly against the shutter button. Battery is empty the next time you take it out of the bag a few days later. The off setting prevents this.

 

[Steve Bellayr]

Always carry a spare battery or two in your bag. They are inexpensive, small and lightweight.

 

[Steve Weston]

Yes I found that out the other day. Left the meter on with the camera in the bag, next time I tried it, dead as a dodo. Did the same with the motor wind, left that switched on and the next time I pulled out the camera the roll was finished. If the button can find something to activate it,it will. I hope I have learned my lesson. I now have spare batteries in the bag just in case.

Steve