Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> As long as we're on the subject of DIY lens modifications, does anyone have > any suggestions as to how I might "loosen" the focus helical on a CV > 28/1,9? I've been using this lens daily for months, and it's still too > stiff for my taste. I suppose in the worse case I can disassemble and > relube it, but I'd like to avoid that. > > Chandos > > Chandos, Try seeping, a small amount, of Ronson lighter fluid into the helical. Then work the helical to spread the fluid around. Lighter fluid is kerosene which is oil based and there is some ingedient mixed in there which also makes it a good cleanser. Look at your local 7-11 to find a can. sl - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html