Leica Winder M4-2, keep winding?

[kl122007]

<p>Hi, <br>

I got a Leica Winder M4-2 from an old stock. I put batteries and after I switched to on position, its winding wheel keeps turning without a pause/stop. Is this normal for Winder M4-2? I don't dare to put it on my M4-2 and afraid it would damage my M body.</p>

<p>Thank you for helping,<br>

Kevin</p>

 

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Hi Kevin, this is normal.<br /> This winder is stopped by sheer force of the once cocked shutter/wind mechanism of the camera .<br /> When pressing the shutter release, you will find it bouncing up after exposure. Also normal.<br /> You may also find the front part of the winder housing convulsing in and out. Normal.</p>

<p>This is a quite simple mechanism, there is no electronic control like in the Nikon MD4. All mechanical.<br /> Best,</p>

<p>Knut</p>

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[paul_neuthaler]

<p>Kevin, I had one for some time. Knut is correct. I found this winder to be slow & silly: any of us can wind our Leica more quickly by hand!</p>

[pc_b]

<p>Wind on, maybe, Paul, but not reshoot in a controlled way - at such speed. These motors are pretty hard on cameras. Because of this, all Ms after the M4 got steel gears.</p>