Biking around with the M6

[Leigh Youdale]

Hey Chris, I'm using the 1/3 N 3V Lithium. I think I just might be metering off the wrong area. Thanks for the scan tip 250swb. Here's a tip for bike shooting... I never use a bag because for the time it would take to stop and dig the camera out I would miss the shot. Instead I just have it on a shortened strap, on my back or front.

If on your back, I hope you're using a lens cap. Else one sunny day you're going to burn a hole in your shutter curtain.

 

[filmfan]

Wow. This thread makes Leicas appear to be fragile and useless cameras. Can't take them on a bike because of rangefinder alignment issues? Can't wear the camera on your back because of sun burning through the curtain?
I am no longer as enthralled with my new M6 purchase as I used to be...

 

[2WK]

Filmfan you can stay enthralled...I will too. Leigh Youdale, well I guess when I am biking my F-stop is usually 8, 11 or 16, so that should save my shutter curtain because no, I do not use a lens cap.

 

[dave lackey]

Just shoot it!😎

 

[2WK]

Today I was rattling over some potholes on my trusty Schwinn and I couldn't help but think about my rangefinder being jarred out of alignment. Has this ever happened to anyone? I was trying to think of a solution, and pondered the idea of a shock absorbing strap. Or maybe even a small bungee section where the camera attaches to the strap. hmmmm. Anyone else thought of that?

 

[anu L ogy]

Hey Filmfan,

I wouldnt worry about your camera. I bought my M6 at a heavy discount because the rf was way off. After I had the alignment fixed I have put a ton of film through it, and it has been in some pretty rough conditions. The camera hasnt had any issues.

 

[filmfan]

Hey Filmfan,

I wouldnt worry about your camera. I bought my M6 at a heavy discount because the rf was way off. After I had the alignment fixed I have put a ton of film through it, and it has been in some pretty rough conditions. The camera hasnt had any issues.

Good to know. I am in love with it.

 

[robklurfield]

guys, the main thing is: don't fall down. not because it will hurt your camera (it might, but you can always get another), but because it might hurt you. my camera is normally in a bag slung over my shoulder unless I'm stopped. occasionally, I'm daring enough to pedal with my M8 dangling around my neck. I wouldn't recommend this as your standard routine. the bag (I use a crumpler) works best when you're moving. best to travel light. I generally bring one body, one lens, a roll of film or a spare battery (M2 or M8) and a meter if I need one. I'm a lot more fragile than my gear. If something is going to damage my equipment, then chances are I'm at risk. Past the age of 50 I've decided that I'd like to take better care of this old body than I did for the first 50 years; I try to avoid broken bones and face plants at 40mph. That said, it's a rare ride when I don't bring an M or a Barnack along. Although I sometimes shoot roadkill when out on a ride, I have no interest in becoming roadkill myself. so, folks, BE SAFE.

 

[robklurfield]

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