Dan95
Well-known
Hi.
Is it normal for leicas, particularly the m6,the 2nd curtain moves a wee bit faster than the 1st curtain (only noticeable when doing 1 second exposures)? I can see it moving in gradually for a few miliseconds, then the thing fully closes. Video up tomorrow!
Is it normal for leicas, particularly the m6,the 2nd curtain moves a wee bit faster than the 1st curtain (only noticeable when doing 1 second exposures)? I can see it moving in gradually for a few miliseconds, then the thing fully closes. Video up tomorrow!
awilder
Alan Wilder
If you mean the 2nd curtain starts to enter the film gate shortly before it closes, that's commonly seen where the shutter could use a little service. However, if all speed are good and it only occurs occurs for a very short time before closing, I wouldn't bother correcting it until the camera needs more service for other items, as it's unlikely to affect the image.
Dan95
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nobbylon
Veteran
looks fine to me. A few of my M's do this. You'll never see any effect to pics.
I just checked both my M6's, one just back from CLA and they both do it.
I just checked both my M6's, one just back from CLA and they both do it.
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Dan95
Well-known
Phew. Glad its common. Im planning to sell the bugger for a MP. Anyone with a MP wanting a M6 + some extra cash ?
nobbylon
Veteran
Not me, just replaced the one I sold a few years ago! That's a titanium isn't it? You'll get good money for that so you shouldn't have to add too much cash.
Dan95
Well-known
Shucks.. Im going to London soon, planning to get a black MP. Bought it new off ebay, the M6 Titanium. Its my dad's first leica
Pablito
coco frío
what a bizarre video
nobbylon
Veteran
I don't see why, a member asking for help with the aid of a video to explain exactly what he was talking about. Using the tools available to him got an answer. Where's the problem in that?
Dan95
Well-known
Tested a MP Demo at the local Leica Centre here in Malaysia. Their display MP also has the one second thingamajig!