Re: [Leica] M4-2 Production Change

[Stephen Gandy <Stephen@CameraQuest.com>]

Apparently there were two changes in the M finder.  I have another email from Solms
that one change occurred during M4-2 production, which was also confirmed by Don
Goldberg.

Stephen Gandy

John Collier wrote:

> There may be a way as I am sure they probably changed something else at the
> same time but the only sure way is to remove the screw* above the lens mount
> and look to see if there is an adjustment screw inside. My M4-2, serial no.
> 1530849 (late production), does not have the adjustment screw. I have the
> impression that the viewfinder was changed again when the diodes were fitted
> for the M6. I have a copy of an email from Solms saying just that and people
> with M4-Ps have said that they do not have the flare problems of the M6. My
> M4-2 is the same as my M2 in all situations and does not flare out any
> sooner under difficult lighting. There is a slightly warmer colour cast to
> the M2 which is most likely due to the age difference (20 odd years).
>
> John Collier
>
> *Unless you are very careful, you will mark the screw when removing it.
>
> > From: Stephen Gandy <Stephen@CameraQuest.com>
> >
> > can these two versions of the M4-2  be quickly told apart --
> >
> > the RF access probably indicates the initial change in the M finder that gave
> > up the ghosts
> >
> > Stephen Gandy
> >
> > John Collier wrote:
> >
> >> As usual we wandered from the subject header and are referring to the red
> >> Leitz/Leica emblem on the M6. The late M4-2 and M4-P use the same
> >> rangefinder vertical alignment tool as the M6.
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >>
> >> John Collier
> >