R2a Infinity focus

[jim_bob12]

<p>Horizontal alignment is out on my R2a, this hasn't really been an issue with 50mm lenses - close focus is spot-on.</p>

<p>I'm about to start using an Elmar 9cm however, not reaching infinity is likely to cause problems with longer focal lengths isn't it?</p>

<p>Can infinity focus (horizontal alignment) be adjusted without affecting close-focus?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Jim</p>

[Alex_Es]

<p>Apparently it is; but I would send it out for a fix. Is your R2A under warranty?</p>

[jim_bob12]

<p>It's not under warranty unfortunately, i've done the adjustment myself using this as a reference <a href="http://www.richcutler.co.uk/r-d1/r-d1_16.htm">http://www.richcutler.co.uk/r-d1/r-d1_16.htm</a> it's for the RD-1, but they have the same rangefinder mechanism as the later Bessa's.<br>

It's not something i'd like to do too often - a repair man job next time i think.<br>

Infinity is now spot-on, close focussing with the rangefinder still matches the distance markings on the lens - but i guess i'll have wait and see with the next roll to make sure!</p>