Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Does anything wobble? If so, you might have a loose element. Some can be repaired at home. Just don't take it to Kyle! On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 4:22 PM, Jim Shulman <jshul@comcast.net> wrote: > Those familiar with my LUG posts will remember that my trusty Bessa R2a > wasn't functioning properly, or at least I believed so: my beloved > Summicron > 35 was waaaaay out of focus, based on the RF readings. So, assuming the > camera took a clop, I sent it back to Rich Pinto for adjustment. He > returned it today, noting it was "perfect". > > > > Suspiciously, I tried it again, but with a different lens (a 50 Elmar). It > indeed was perfect, the RF coincidence and the footage indication on the > lens were a perfect match. Same with three other lenses. When I tried it > with my 35 Summicron, it was WAAAAY out again. > > > > So, is it possible for a Leica lens to go that far out of adjustment? If > so, I suppose it's time for a trip to the Krauter spa. > > > > Jim Shulman > > Wynnewood, PA > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com http://sonc.stumbleupon.com/ Natchitoches, Louisiana USA