Shutter question

[Kaerf]

I recently purchased an M6 (TTL) and I was concerned about the shutter sound it's making at 1/30th. At 1/30th there is two distinct sounds when the shutter fires. I was wondering if this was normal or a cause for concern. (the two sounds it makes are similar to what it sounds like at 1/15th)

I'm going to get a lens for it tomorrow so I haven't had a chance to run any film through it yet. Besides the 1/30th setting I have found nothing else wrong with it.

 

[drewbarb]

1/15th and 1/30th speeds both give a distinct "bouncing" sound after the usual click of the shutter in Leicas. At the faster speeds you don't hear this sound, and at slower speeds you just hear the gear train running down. 1/15th and 1/30th do have sounds that can seem alarming to those unfamiliar with the Leica shutter mechanism, but don't worry- it's perfectly normal.

 

[Kaerf]

Thanks you very much. 🙂