MGCast Posted November 27, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 27, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just received my new Dlux Unfortunately the diopter correction of the EVF doesn’t work at all. The image is clear without glasses but with glasses (my normal “mode of operation”) it is totally out of focus and turning the wheel all the way in both directions doesn’t make a difference. Has anyone else had this issue? Caveat to sharp-eyed folks: if you don’t wear glasses you might not notice the problem. Now waiting to hear from my dealer on sending it back... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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brucek Posted November 27, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 27, 2014 Just received my D-Lux and the diopter adjust works fine. Try running the adjustment wheel to the stops at both ends a couple of times and see if that helps (it was a suggestion in another thread regarding the Panny cousin). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGCast Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted November 27, 2014 Yes I just saw that thread, and tried everything suggested but no luck. Still doesn’t work. Thanks for pointing it out though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot-kurt Posted November 27, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 27, 2014 I got my D-Lux 2 days ago and the diopter was defective as you describe. At first, I could only get 7 clicks and it didn't seem to change anything. I cycled it from end to end many times and eventually got it unstuck. It appears to be a mechanical adjustment. It is working fine now with 10 clicks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted November 27, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 27, 2014 Got this problem with the LX100. You may wish turn the diopter adjustment dial fully clockwise (or anticlockwise) then exert some force on it at its extreme position. See http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/2826706-post30.html. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGCast Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted November 27, 2014 Thank you all again for your suggestions. I did try the "maneuver" you described with no success a few times. Judging by the LX100 blog/thread you linked to, LCT, I am not alone in not having been able to fix the problem. It's possible that I needed to exert more force or something, but at the end I don't know that I would feel confident with this sort of "fix" anyway, even if it had worked. I mean, it's supposed to work out of the box, not by use of force! And how do you know it won't go out of whack again, etc etc. I preferred to return the camera. A new one, tested by the dealer, is on its way to me now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted November 28, 2014 Share #7 Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) If anyone in UK has the problem, take/send it to Leica Mayfair for adjustment http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/343348-leica-mayfair-exemplary-customer-service.html dunk Edited November 28, 2014 by dkpeterborough Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyT Posted December 4, 2014 Share #8 Posted December 4, 2014 My DL109 arrived today from B&H, and my anticipation turned to disappointment. The diopter adjustment apparently does nothing, the EVF just stays blurry and unchanged. I tried cycling the adjustment wheel fully numerous times, to no avail. I pushed as hard as I dared at both extreme ends, still no joy. I called B&H and spoke with technical assistance, but they were unable to provide any correction in the field, so back it goes. This seems like an easy thing to catch during QC inspection, especially by people with the reputation of Leica to uphold. I Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGCast Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted December 4, 2014 Sorry to hear that. I know what it feels like! I hope B&H sends you a new camera quickly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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