frank granovski Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Does anyone know where Minolta hid the Leica CL's timer? I still can't find it so I'm forced to use my Electro GSN. I don't want to, but it can't be helped. Help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per_bostrom Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 The CL is only for those who will stay behind the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeos_386sx Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Keep looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I can't find it on mine either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icuneko Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 <...where Minolta hid the Leica CL's timer?> It's not hidden because it's not. Oops, forgot the ;*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsr Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Suggestions: Get a manual for that thing because you seem to have an awful lot of questions about it. How were you even sure you wanted it? Obtain a Bulb release with a 20 foot air line from BHphotovideodotcom then you won't need a timer and you can use it on all your cameras! Mine just arrived today and its really nice and only $11.95 US Best regards, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_m__toronto_ Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 frank, i hear ya. what i do, and i think most other pros as well :), is get one of those nifty little pocket tripods. also carry around one of those collapsible antenae's that you can find on old busted up stereo's (go for a bang and olufson stereo, as this is proper, german made tools) set the tripod and your frame and position yourself and any others that may want to appear in frame with you (this is probably only for self portrait right ;^) then take out your german antenae, extend it and you can use this to push down the shutter button your your cl. if this doesnt work, there's a self timer inside the camera, to access this, you need to take the cover off of the bottom of the cl (whilst loaded and frame is set) and hit the little 'bs' switch that runs beside the film. best to do this as quick as possible. good luck and post some results! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_neuthaler Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 dump that Minolta & get a real Leica! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 This may work for you... <a href="http://www.nemeng.com/leica/008b.shtml">click here</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Or here... <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/89941-REG/Hama_HA5401_Self_Timer_1.html">click here</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saotome_genma Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 <P>Who needs a self-timer. Nothin' beats a 15mm lens at arm's length for creepy self-portaits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_hall1 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 >Get a manual for that thing because you seem to have an awful lot of questions about it. Isn't it obviously by now that's the whole point of not getting (or admitting to have) a manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeos_386sx Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Mr. Granovski,<br> There is a website in Canada that has a free, online Leica CL manual.<br> <a href="http://www.horizon.bc.ca/~dnr/clbook/cl-index.htm" target="_blank">Leica CL instruction manual</a><br> http://www.horizon.bc.ca/~dnr/clbook/cl-index.htm<br> <br> I hope this helps answer some of your questions.<br> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Yeah, I've been getting GREAT creepy self portraits at arms length with my 15mm lens! Go for it. You've got to be dang near as ugly looking as I am, and making the strange creepy faces will come with practice;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank granovski Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 Just thought I'd ask. ;*) By the way, my arms are not long enough for those creepy self-portraits, that is with the CL's 40mm 'cron. Do any Leica M's come with a timer? Heck, even my old 1954 Voigtlander Vitomatic 11 had a timer, but I don't have it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icuneko Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I have one of those mechanical, screw-in self-timers as in Trevor's B&H link. Used it years ago with yes ... a Leitz-Minolta CL and Rollei 35S. It works well. Has a funky, ratcheting sound when winding down. Very Luddite. Frank, maybe I'll send it to you gratis if you promise to stop writing threads about your "pristine CL." Maybe... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliot_rosen1 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 The self-timer on the Leica CL is is just below the lighted LCD display on the back out the camera. Except on the earliest models, where it's located right near the thumb wheel. Check out the CL instruction book for an illustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan flanders Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 The self-timer on every so equipped camera that I have owned (evem the illustrious M3) conked out prematurely and after several returns for repair I said the hell with it and used an aftermarket mechanical or pneumatic timer instead. More dependable, less hassle, cleaner camera. . . <p> "don't need no stinkin' self timer!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan flanders Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Have to take part of that back. The CLE had a very dependable electronic self-timer, and if you had the proper cord for it, a remote electronic shutter release. Wish my M6 had one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank granovski Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 Honestly, I just realized the other day that the CL doesn't have a timer. Stupid me. ;*) Re: "Frank, maybe I'll send it to you gratis if you promise to stop writing threads about your "pristine CL." Maybe... LOL" Thanks, but I can't promise that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Frank, look closely at the FRONT of your camera...<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 What serial number is your CL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank granovski Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 My CL doesn't look like that. The ser. is : #1322332. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 According to the definitive guide, self-timers were added to Leica CLs from serial no. 1322333. <p>Damn your luck Frank, you missed it by one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I guess this is the 'photoshop' CL with virtual self timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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