Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Adjusting M6 vertical alignemnt
From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:58:07 -0700

It is only for adjusting the vertical alignment on the late M4-2 and up
cameras.

John Collier

> From: Rei Shinozuka <shino@ubspainewebber.com>
> 
> is the purpose of this instrument solely to adjust vertical shift?  or is it
> useful to adjusting horizontal (i.e., rangefinder adjustment)?
>
> 
>> From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
>> 
>> It requires a special tool (150000001279    ADJ. RF M4P,M6) which sells for
>> about $250US. You can buy it from Leica NJ. If you know what you are doing
>> it is possible to adjust it after having removed the top plate but using the
>> tool is the best and easiest way.
>> 
>> John Collier
>> 
>>> From: "John McLeod" <johnmcleod@att.net>
>>> 
>>> Apologies in advance since this has been covered before, but if someone can
>>> tell me how to adjust the vertical alignment on my classic M6 rangefinder, I
>>> would appreciate it.  My understanding is that if the two images don't
>>> vertically align (i.e. one is above the other), it's possible to remove the
>>> red Leica dot and use a small screwdriver or instrument to make an
>>> adjustment.  Well, I removed the dot without incident, but don't see an
>>> obvious slot to turn.  Suggestion, comments, warnings appreciated.
>>> 
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