Cocked shutter

[ped]

Is it technically bad to store a camera with a cocked shutter, or to leave a camera 'cocked' for periods of time? I found my OM10 has been cocked for a few weeks...

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[ped]

It would seem on the Leica M it doesn't matter http://nemeng.com/leica/006b.shtml

Guess it's different for every camera, but probably best to leave it 'resting'...

 

[Arkady]

Likewise...I've done it, but I try not to - as with anything mechanical, if there's something left under tension then generally it's a bad thing...

 

[Ambermile]

Hmm. Rollei 35 (and a few others) will not allow you to close the camera without the shutter being cocked... but ultimately I'm with Arkady, it can't be a good thing over time - how much sleep do you get at night if you're tense... :shrug:

 

[Arkady]

What a delightful analogy - images of happy Leicas snoozing peacefully on the shelf a la Bagpuss-stylee...

 

[ped]

Apparently the mechanism is under tension even at rest in the M system, so I guess it's always slightly stressed. Bit like my ex in that respect. Hopefully more reliable though!

 

[Ambermile]

What a delightful analogy - images of happy Leicas snoozing peacefully on the shelf a la Bagpuss-stylee...

and all the Rolleis stomping around in a bad mood with bags under their eyes...

 

[MartynK]

Theoretically yes, but I doubt if a few weeks, or a few months, is going to make much difference now and again. Bit like leaving pistol magazines fully loaded. It can weaken the springs and cause misfeeds, but people have been doing it for years.

 

[ped]

Better go and unload my pistol too, thanks for reminding me. Hopefully the GPMG on my car is OK as it's belt fed

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