Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Multiple exposures with sm?
From: Rich Lahrson <tripspud@wenet.net>
Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 14:18:11 -0700
 
> Making double exposures with SM is indeed simple.  The shutter must be
> retensioned without advancing the film.  After you have made your first
> exposure, depress the release button and rotate the speed dial to wind
> the shutter.  You'll feel a click when the shutter is cocked.  At that
> point, let go of the release button and you are ready to take your
> second exposure.

Hi Damian,

     I just tried it on my newly acquired IIIf.  A piece of cake!  Also, 
should the camera fire accidently with the lens cap on, as in my current 
try, the exposure need not be wasted.

     I learned my new Leica trick for the day!

				Rich