any harm in leaving on m7 all the time??

[roger_michel]

any harm in leaving on m7 all the time; i.e. is there a drain (i understand about accidental exp, etc.). i leave my cle on all the time, with no apparent probs (i replace the battery about once every two years thru pretty heavy -- but usually meterless -- use). i guess i should ask, am i making a mistake with the cle?? thanks all!!

[Rob F.]

With my M6, I'd say that excessive battery drain is mostly traceable

to slipping the camera into the case so that there is some pressure

on the shutter release. If constant pressure on the release button

causes the M7 meter to be constantly on, then it's going to be an

issue there, too. Also there could be a slight current whenever the

camera is switched on. If there is, then over time, that's going to

add up. If I had an M7 I would leave it on all the time I'm shooting

or carrying the camera; and turn it off before putting it in the

case, or whenever not shooting for a few hours or more.

[andrew_schank]

I often forget to turn of the CLE and have not noticed a drain on the

batteries.