Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/07/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 09:45 AM 31/07/96 -0400, you wrote: >My CL never suffered from high altitude exposure. Since the CL's rangefinder >is mechanical, it seems that the problem may have another cause, like more >vibration than some tiny bolt could handle or just plain rough handling. That >could discombobble any precise camera. My problem with the CL, when it was >new, stemmed from the fact that heat could affect tolerances. The CL was made >to very close specs. Leitz adjusted the meter cell and the problem was >solved. > >The only other cause could have been inaccurate seating of the lens. It may >not have properly locked into the mount. Since Leica will charge more for >opening the camera than for the actual repair, it's possible that's all you >were paying for. I'm curious as to what was written on the repair bill, eg., >parts replaced, adjustment, etc. If you were only charged for labor, nothing >materially was done. The rangefinder was just checked. > >The only overly delicate part of the CL is its match needle meter assembly. >Other than that, it's a very dependable field camera. > >Bob Rosen > Hi Bob! Sorry I can't tell you what was on the repair bills. Discarded long ago. But as I recall, they were all for "adjustment" of the rangefinder. Apparently one small screw would vibrate loose, and throw things out. I kept asking them to put some Locktite on it - but I presume they never did, as it kept going out of whack. Heat was not a problem for me. I used mine in the Yukon (Yes, in winter! I used to live there!) and in numerous South American countries, sometimes in mid-summer (hot!). No problems if I drove. Problems if I flew. I dunno! But I agree with you. Overall the CL was a very dependable camera, and a delight to use. And it took GREAT photos! Cheers! ----------- David Young: youngs@IslandNet.com Everyone has to believe in something... I believe I'll have another beer!