Zeiss Super Ikonta, 532/16

<p>My SI 532/16 is in good overall operating condition except for a rather stiff rangefinder-setting mechanism. As for the RF optics, the're fine - it's just the stiffness in setting the rangefinder with that small, knurled setting-wheel. (FYI - if I assist the focusing process by turning the front lens while also turning the setting wheel, everything is rather smooth, but I really don't don't want to make this a regular practice.<br>

So, here's my question: If I were to<br />1) only remove the faceplate ( as described in <a href="http://www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_532_161.htm">http://www.davidrichert.com/zeiss_532_161.htm</a><br />2) did nothing whatsoever to remove or disturb the front lens element, and finally<br />3) cleaned and lubricated the focusing mechanism with disturbine the internal alignment of the parts,<br /><br />would there be any need for me to be concerned with having to reset the rangefinder and the focus after reassembling the face plate?<br>

Peter</p>

<p>Tough question. You always can do it and then re-adjust the focus.<br>

<a href="http://photosttl.blogspot.com/2010/04/adjusting-infiniti-focus-on-folding.html#comments">I wrote a simple guide </a>to check the focus accuracy on the non-super Ikonta.</p>