Actually, the keep the shutter uncocked is left over from the day when steel springs didn't how such good temper like before WWI. Old advice never dies it just becomes redundant.
Ciao, Graywolf ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 8:22 PM Subject: Re: Shutter Speed when not using Camera... > "Paul F. Stregevsky" wrote: > > > I respect, but don't understand, the advice to "store your camera > > uncocked." Aren't we also told, "When going out to shoot, keep your camera > > cocked at all times?" What are we to do if (as usually happens) we don't > > take that final hoped-for shot: blow a shot just to extend the life of the > > spring? > > Yes, if you want your shutter to remain accurate. > Paul > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
