Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/10

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Subject: Re: New M6 Rangefinder Problem
From: Paul Schliesser <paulsc@eos.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 97 22:22:34 -0400

>Yes, that's not an uncommon problem. It is annoying, but it isn't 
>critical to focusing. On the earlier M cameras, fixing the vertical 
>alignment requires a delicate adjustment of a screw behind the screw on 
>the front plate just above the lens. I haven't had the problem with my 
>M6, but a local repair guy here has adjusted my earlier Ms' rangefinders.

This was talked about on CompuServe. If you pull off the Leica logo dot 
(it's glued on) there is a very tiny screw in the top of the hole that is 
revealed. This adjusts the vertical alignment of the rangefinder. Be sure 
to use a jeweler's screwdriver and be very, very careful!

You'll have to choose whether you want to risk it yourself or send the 
camera away for an adjustment that will only take a couple of minutes.

I don't know how you get the logo back on, though!

What would be ideal would be to wait for an official Leica event where 
they do a free clean and adjust.

- - Paul