Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/07
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This sounds really strange. Are you sure your finger (or something else)
isn't obstructing the rangefinder window?
kw
>Every once in a while the rangefinder on my M3 "blanks out." That is, the
>split image fades from the small rectangle and the area itself changes
>color to a light rose. I can bring back the split image immediately by
>releasing the lens and then snapping it back into its mount. I had my
>rangefinder serviced within the last year and it works quite well
>(contrast, etc.) other than the occasional instance when gremlins strike.
>Any ideas about the cause? Not a big deal if it is not a sign of some sort
>of impending doom. The "rose outs" appear to occur randomly with more than
>one lens.
>
>I have been off the LUG for a month or so and I am astounded at the
>increased volume of messages. However, as usual, more than enough are of
>interest and the others easily skimmed over.
>
>Steve
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