RF off on M6 - CLA or more required?

[robert_landrigan]

I've been shooting my M6 for over 9 years now, so i guess I shouldn't be surprised,

but the rangefinder is out of whack - at the longer distances, it can be off a few

meters or more. Oddly, this seems to more previlent on my 28 Elmarit than on my 50,

but the distance scales don't agree w/ my EOS or the tape measure.

 

Is this something that a CLA can address, or is this a more expensive repair/ And,

while i'm freaking out about my wounded baby, is DAG still the best choice, or is

there anyone else yall would reccomend?

 

Thanks!

[sal dimarco]

Robert, When you send your camera in for a CLA, it is always a good idea to mention the specific things you feel need to be done. A proper CLA should correct the a rangefinder problem. However, having the technician aware of a specific problems will have him/her look for possible causes. DAG, Sherry Krauter and Leica USA are still the best choices. Happy Snaps, Sal

[jay_.]

I'd recommend Don Goldberg (DAG), Gerry Smith (Kinderman,Toronto), Reinhold Mueller (Toronto), Leica USA, Leica Solms, sell it to KEH and get another M6, Sherry. In that order.

[davidv1]

You can perform the horizontal rangefinder adjustment yourself if you're feeling handy. Personally, I wouldn't send it off for a full CLA if this is the only problem.

 

For details on the adjustment, see Andrew Nemeth's Leica FAQ:

 

http://www.nemeng.com/leica/034b.shtml

 

The only tool I needed for this job was a six inch General brand pocket stainless steel ruler. They're about $3 at your nearest hardware store.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Regards, David