Leica MR-4 Question on lever tension

[francois_gaboury]

Not sure if I make sense on this question: Just purchased an MR-4 meter, should there be a certain

amount of tension/resistance when pushing the actuation button/lever?

Mine slides without any resistance whatsoever, I thought that the lever is similar to the battery check lever

in front of the meter where it feels like a spring. The meter works, the battery is responsive.

Does my question makes sense?

Thanks

Fran篩s

[francois_gaboury]

Found my answer, thanks.

[ken_ford1]

What was the solution, Francois?

[francois_gaboury]

Sorry, I should have provided the answer. I'm in Canada so I called Kindermann in Toronto

and was talking to Gary (Service Dept) and yes the lever should bounce back in similar

fashion to the battery test lever on front of the meter.

So, I shipped the meter to them for repairs.

I use to have the voigtlander meter, it was excellent but just not up to par with Leica in term

of feel and workmanship. Leica

had (and probably has) the ability to create beautiful and well made objects. As long as they

can be repaired, I

think it's worth it. (Mind you, I haven't receive the estimate yet!)

[Troll]

I love the MR-4 on my old Leicas. Be aware there is a problem getting batteries for the things (due to mercury content laws). If you don't mind the extra weight and bulk, they are an excellent accessory, and worth whatever money you have to put into them (within reason).

[francois_gaboury]

follow-up

I got a call from Kindermann in Toronto, it seems the previous owner had soldered the

internal contacts to have the lightmeter always tuned on (hence bypassing the lever). They'll

fix it to make it as new.