Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You might have one that a (hexagonal) allen driver fits but my socket is square, are there square allen drivers as well? However, this topic did bring to my attention that my base is missing a screw on one side, so thanks! Jem - -----Original Message----- From: John Collier [SMTP:jbcollier@home.com] Sent: 08 May 2000 14:19 To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Leicaflex SL The secret is that you have to turn it CLOCKWISE to remove it. It takes a #3 allen driver. John Collier > From: thibault collin <tc-lnc@u-picardie.fr> > > You're damn right Jason! > There is a socket screw inside the tripod mounting bush and you'd better not > try to unscrew it unless you have the specific tool! I know what I'm talking > about, I fu**ed one up this way wanting to remove this screw with an > ordinary screw driver. I just "screwed up" the screw (!) and it took a hell > of a time to Sherry Krauter to remove the base plate! Il took her a lot of > time and me a lot of money. > Anyway, you've been warned. > Sincrely, > Thib; > > At 10:24 08/05/00 +0100, you wrote: >> Does anyone know how to remove the baseplate >> on an SL? I suspect there may be a socket >> screw inside the tripod mounting bush in >> addition to the two small screws at either >> end but would appreciate directions from >> someone who's actually done it. >> >> Thanks >> >> Jason >> >> >> >