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I also believe it is really unfortunate that the M9 doesn't have LiveView or Leica doesn't have for sale another convenient tool so that folks with imperfect eyesight could easily determine whether a camera/lens combination operates within rangefinder accuracy specs.

 

The rangefinder aspect seems to offer great benefits but also causes tremendous frustration when not working properly.

 

K-H.

 

I agree - it's a very frustrating exercise. The $300 I spent getting my M9 and all lenses tested & calibrated together is the best investment I've ever spent on Leica gear. Without exception.

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I agree - it's a very frustrating exercise. The $300 I spent getting my M9 and all lenses tested & calibrated together is the best investment I've ever spent on Leica gear. Without exception.

 

Graham,

 

Where did you get that work done?

At Leica or with one of the well known excellent technicians?

 

Thanks, K-H.

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Thanks to Julian for the instructions, I received a 75 cron today and thought the lens was out until I carefully checked all my lenses.

 

One concern though, I now have the focusing arm as short as it can go and everything is spot on... Is it possible that wear and tear will introduce the need for an even longer focus throw?

 

Oh well, I'll probably send the camera with lenses to Sherry after I get back from New Zealand and can afford to be without the camera for a month or so.

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On an internet forum, where one reads about a certain problem with an item, it's easy to surmise that the problem is more widespread than it really is. My M9 has had zero problems at all, but I have no idea what % of these cameras are like mine. Maybe I'll start a problem-free M9 thread. ;-)

 

Larry

(this is a great camera!)

As with you, my M9 has been problem free; but, so have all my Leica lenses and my M8.2 as well, for that matter. ;)

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