Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Questions about my M3
From: Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@euronet.be>
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 23:26:12 +0200

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the advice. I will try the Vaseline trick, which is indeed referred
to in the manual for my 24mm lens. And I will go look for a tripod adapter
tomorrow.

Nathan

Ken Wilcox wrote:

> Rub a little vaseline on the camera's lens mount and then gently rub it
> off. Then try the lens again. It will probably take care of the tightness
> problem. (This is recommended by Leica )
>
> Your local camera dealer can sell you a 3/8 to 1/4 tripod bushing that will
> screw into the camera baseplate effectively converting to standard size. It
> will be very inexpensive.
>
> Cheers!
>
> kw

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Overijse, Belgium

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