mark_ryan2 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Just got a Leitz minolta CL SN 1018XXX and the meter seemed to act funny. It would only meter sometimes with the wind handle in the stand-off position. I finally figured out that the meter needle had a tendency to stick at the top of the range, but will fall to where it should be with a little jiggle. Will this "loosen" up or should I return it (I have 30 days). I assume a CLA would fix this? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_touchon Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 The CL meter is designed to turn on when you pull the wind lever out to the first indentation. I don't konw about the sticking problem, it may be caused by a loose connection or a sticking switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_michel Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 switch issue. i assume you understand how to activate the meter with the wind lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin_elliott Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 The Leica CL was well known for sticky meter needles. I assume the Minolta version too. Have it repaired while it's still under your warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip_williams Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 CL's are notorious for wacky meters. Most need full CLA's and sometimes new meter cells to work well. I wouldn't accept anything but perfect if you're paying full price. If it's a nice body, you may be able to negotiate a discount that you could apply to a "real" CLA from an expert like Sherri Krauter. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ryan2 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 At first I couldn't tell if it was a switch issue or a sticking issue. With the rewind handle back, if I jiggle the camera, it moves to the center, or the appropriate place. I actually had it out today shooting and I didn't notice the sticking needle, maybe because I was just moving more than when I had it sitting down at a desk last night. I'll have to see if I can get it to do it again tonight when I get home. Thanks for all the help. It says on its Front "Leitz minolta CL" and on its top plate "Leitz minolta". How does the version affect pricing. Form Gandy's site I assume this one was sold in Japan and made its way over to the US? I kind of like that it doesn't scream "LEICA". It is going to spend a lot of time in my briefcase and in hotel rooms. I'd hate it to grow LEICA legs and be liberated. Am I correct in that there were "Leica CL" , "Leitz minolta CL", and "Minolta CL" versions? Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_lehrer Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Mark-- The more desireable ones are marked Leitz Wetzlar on the top cover, and Leica CL on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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