Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The only time it's happened to me was with an M4 that had been in a cupboard for 30 years. I am certainly open to the idea that there are multiple potential causes, including the lens. Marty On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 6:57 PM, FRANK DERNIE <frank.dernie at btinternet.com> wrote: > Hi Marty, > I always thought sticky framelines was likely to be lack of use, but my M9 > is in > daily use and my most used lens is probably the tri-elmar, which changes > (or in > my M9 case tries to) the framelines each time you change focal length. > So it certainly is not this in my case, thought the frameline lever on the > front > -feels- sticky. > FD > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Marty Deveney <benedenia at gmail.com> > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Sunday, 26 September, 2010 10:10:24 > Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 TTL 0.85 Issues > > I bought an MP from you. ?The package, which was the same as you > describe for this camera, had clear signs of serious impact when I > received it but the camera was fine. ?The sticky framelines sounds > more like a lack of use thing or a broken spring than the result of an > impact. > > I've never had this happen, so I've no idea what the fix might be or cost. > > Marty > > On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 4:58 PM, FRANK DERNIE > <frank.dernie at btinternet.com> wrote: >> Hi Jon, >> I have not had a problem with any of my previous Leicas but a problem like > this >> has just started on my M9. The framelines do not necessarily change >> correctly >> when fitting a lens and the preview lever is a bit sticky and does not >> necessarily return to the right place when it is released. My M9 is about >> a >>year >> old and it needs to go back. The selection wheel on the back has also >> become >> harder to turn. >> FWIW >> Frank >> >> >> ----- Original Message ---- >> From: "jon.stanton at comcast.net" <jon.stanton at comcast.net> >> To: lug at leica-users.org >> Sent: Sunday, 26 September, 2010 7:50:55 >> Subject: [Leica] M6 TTL 0.85 Issues >> >> Help!! >> >> I recently sold my M6 TTL over eBay to a buyer in Montreal. I was very >>surprised >> to get a message that the buyer was disappointed with the packaging. I >> packed >> the camera inside it's hard plastic foam lined Leica case and that inside >> the >> double walled white Leica box and that in a larger box packed with >> popcorn. I >> then got a message saying that the frame lines were not working correctly! >> Surprise to me as the camera was used very little and I had it completely >> checked out by a pro before I shipped the box. >> >> Here is a portion of the message I received from the buyer: >> >> >> >> Hi Jon, >> >> Thanks for your reply. Following your email, I took the camera to the >> Leica >>shop >> which is 5 minutes away...they took a look at it and confirmed there is > clearly >> something wrong with it, i.e., the frame lines are messed up. To explain >> further, they sometimes display all at once or just stick to one set > regardless >> of the lens attached? I've never seen this on any of my other Leica >> bodies, 3 >> which are film or my digital M9. I was told it looks like the spring >> mechanism >> which regulates the frame lines is either worn or loose. They can't tell >>because >> I didn't want anyone to touch the camera other than look through the >>viewfinder. >> I've never had any issues with eBay purchases so I don't know how you >> want to >> handle this. I do know that I want a camera functions properly. What do >> you >>want >> me to do at this point? Is this sort of thing covered by insurance? Do you > want >> me to send it back to you for repairs? Which is the easiest solution for >> both >>of >> us? Please let me know..... >> >> >> Has anyone experienced problems with the spring mechanism? Any estimate >> on the >> cost of repair? >> >> >> I have offered to cover the repair if it is nominal..say $100 less. If >> that is >> not acceptable I will take the camera back> >> >> >> Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >