Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I cannot comment on the R cameras but on the M cameras with the two piece wind lever (M4 and up), the fixing screw (underneath the plastic lever tip) can loosen and scratch the body. Perhaps the R camera's wind lever has a screw(s) which can loosen and cause the scratches you have on your camera. Easy to check and easy to fix. John Collier > From: Ray Moth <ray_moth@yahoo.com> > > I've noticed that the black paint on the top of my R7 has been scraped > by the film advance lever. It's only noticeable when the lever is > pulled out. This is a used camera and happened before I bought it. Is > this a common occurrence with the R cameras or the R7 in particular? > It's only a small area of paint that's missing but I'd like to restore > it if possible. What's the best way? >