jon_warwick Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 I have an M4-P, and there appears to be a hazing (almost like a whitish cloud) on the front piece of glass of the viewfinder. I can't rub it off, so I presume that it's on the inside of the glass. Has anyone seen this before, and know what it could be? If it's something as bad as fungus/mould, do I need to be careful in storing my M4-P in the same bag as my M7 and Hasselblad? Also, has anyone ever had a camera serviced at Leica in the UK ... any idea on how much a full inspection (re-lubrication etc) typically costs, and was the service good? Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanford Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 I asked the same question about a week ago concerning an M6. General conenses was that it's common, don't worry about it, and have it taken care of when you need a CLA or something more serious fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_collier2 Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 Here is a list of recommended Leica repair places: http://nemeng.com/leica/007e.shtml I usually pay a little under $200US for a CLA depending on the camera model and condition. A build up of "smutz" on the inside of the finder glass is not unusual and it also is usually not fungus. That is not to say it could not be fungus but that more often than not it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_schank Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 Usually by the time you see it on that surface, every single glass surface inside the finder (over a dozen surfaces) is coated with the yukky stuff as well. I had the same thing on an old M3, and when I had the finder cleaned, it was like looking through a completely different camera--way more brightness and contrast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert knapp md Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 Jon- I would get it fixed ASAP adn keep it away from your other lenses and bodies. Since you do NOT know for sure what is going on, assume the worst adn get it CLAed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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