Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: opinions on M7 vs. MP
From: "Roland Smith" <roland@dnai.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 21:28:57 -0700
References: <000201c35a79$b6f57c70$6401a8c0@dorysrusp4>

I just checked over my M6ttl back flap and found no foam.  

Roland Smith
Oakland, California
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From: "Don Dory" <dorysrus@mindspring.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 4:15 AM
Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: opinions on M7 vs. MP


> Dennis,
> Yes, I am real sure that the back flap on the later M's has a foam seal.
> Leica replaced mine last year on my fairly early M6.  As to the curtains
> on the shutter not fully closing and thus causing a light leak yes that
> is possible.  I have just not seen that on any of my Leica camera's
> including a very much abused MP.  You know, winding before the second
> curtain closes.
> 
> Don
> dorysrus@mindspring.com
> 
> 
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Dennis
> Painter
> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 11:03 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: opinions on M7 vs. MP
> 
> Don Dory wrote:
> 
> > Mitch,
> > Your light leak is coming from the foam around the back that flips up.
> > The earlier M2's and M3's go around this by using precision metal to
> > metal fitment.  The good news is that it is very easy to fix, and if
> > every ten years or so you take a look at the foam, you can avoid light
> > leaks.
> >
> > Don
> 
> Are you *sure* there is foam to seal the back on the M6? I no longer
> have
> one for inspection but I don't think that they use foam.
> 
> Some on the list have had light leak around the edges of the shutter
> curtains. I think there is an adjustment that must be right or they can
> leak.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
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