john da Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Hi all,The protective rubber ring on my 1.25x viewfinder maginfier seems to have become very loose. As I leave the magnifier on one of my M6s most of the time, it might be getting harder use than Leica had planned. But I doubt that. If I didn't wear eye glasses I would just remove it. I try to be careful when putting (or removing) the camera body with the viewfinder attached into or out of my camera bag, but sometimes I find the rubber protective ring partially dislodged from the viewfinder. I have even discovered the same situation a couple of times while carrying the M6 over my shoulder or around my neck because it rubbing against my side or chest. Has anyone had this happen? Has anyone tried to glue the rubber ring to the magnifier permantly? Any solutions? Thanks in advance for your help.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moritz_nienburg Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 I remember one guy- I forgot where on the net, has been many months ago - having similar problems with his magnifier, his one was simply falling apart, Leica replaced it at no cost for him. Regards Moritz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacey_smith4 Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 search this forum -- I think Rich Pinto (Photo Village) sells a 75-80 dollar replacement, someone els had an El Cheapo alternative. Mine slips, but I ahve not lost it, and have not sprung for anything else. I have been afraid to glue (mess wise), but a little tiny superglue might be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_barnett2 Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 John, why not just glue it on and report back with your solution? Best bet may be a contact adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 I also keep one of them mounted semi-permanently to one of my M's. Initially I thought Leica was batty putting a chain on it and expecting people to take it on and off like Colonel Klink's monocle, so I unhooked the chain and put it away in the equally frivoulous little case. But after having had the magnifier come loose on me even after using a flexiclamp to honk it down, I now realize Leica hooked it with a chain to keep people from losing it. It also can just as often bind on with nothing more than finger tightening and refuse to come off without using a flexiclamp. My educated guess is that there is an expansion difference between the magnifier and the eyepiece threads, as a similar thing happens with a cheap filter mount on a lens. I have not had the rubber ring come off yet, though. But my suggestion would be some Pliobond or similar adhesive. It's a favorite glue among camera repairmen and will bond to rubber and metal and maintain enough flexibility not to break loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Blackwell Images Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 I've started having the same problem with mine as well. I have a .72 classic M6 with the magnifier on it 100% of the time. The rubber just seems to have a mind of it's own and wants to come off. I like Jay's idea, but I'm thinking of sending mine to Leica for a repair before I screw it up or loose the rubber altogether. Be sure to post your final solution. “When you come to a fork in the road, take it ...” – Yogi Berra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry_chu2 Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 John, It sounds like you've knocked it around a bit and the rubber ring is no longer fitting tightly. Contact Leica parts in New Jersey, either by phone or email. They will send you a new one. Ask them to send you a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john da Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Thanks to all for your quick responses. I'll post how this small problem gets solved. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alec1 Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 What you need is the screw-in rubber eyecup that Rich Pinto offers. The magnifier has the same threads as the camera's viewfinder, so it is a direct fit. It will better protect your glasses too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert knapp md Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 I was the one several months ago who initially noted the problem. I called Leica and they sent me a few rubber rings gratis. No problems since but I like Jay's idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yong_shin1 Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Mine is coming off, too. How does a new one stick to the barrel? Double sided tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron_sawyer Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 O-rings from an auto parts shop would do just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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