wildlightphoto Posted September 9, 2012 Share #81 Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) what's a metal adjusting cam in the shutter's anti-return mechanism for? The anti-return mechanism keeps the shutter from opening if the shutter is partly cocked and tension on the advance lever is released. The plastic adjusting cam will deform and fail under the pressure of its locking screw. The metal cam works much better. What would a recal to silver-oxide do? 1.5-volt silver-oxide batteries are readily available and last a very very long time. The original mercury batteries are no longer available and the air cell replacements don't last nearly as long. Edited September 9, 2012 by wildlightphoto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ganzosrevenge Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share #82 Posted September 9, 2012 The anti-return mechanism keeps the shutter from opening if the shutter is partly cocked and tension on the advance lever is released. The plastic adjusting cam will deform and fail under the pressure of its locking screw. The metal cam works much better. And the original leicaflex's shutter assembly (which was individual parts, rather than drop-in), how's that work in an SL? (or is that a no go) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted September 9, 2012 Share #83 Posted September 9, 2012 And the original leicaflex's shutter assembly (which was individual parts, rather than drop-in), how's that work in an SL? (or is that a no go) That's a no-go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted September 9, 2012 Share #84 Posted September 9, 2012 I ordered an NOS SL2 today I already have a few Leicaflexes..couldn't stop myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganzosrevenge Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share #85 Posted September 9, 2012 I haven't had any trouble with the plastic film take-up fingers but if you're concerned that it could be a problem ask for a metal take-up spool (perhaps the one from the Leicaflex Standard will fit). My other Leicaflex SL has a stripped takeup reel. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=2108811'>More sharing options...
AB007 Posted September 13, 2012 Share #86 Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) My new SL2 arrive today Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited September 13, 2012 by AB007 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=2111836'>More sharing options...
Larcomb Posted September 14, 2012 Share #87 Posted September 14, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) My new SL2 arrive today Yummie! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveYork Posted November 16, 2012 Share #88 Posted November 16, 2012 Very nice cameras built like tanks. Only problem was they were outdated by Nikon when originally produced so they never took off . I have LFI issues where they state a behind the lens meter is impossible. No forward thinking I say. Leica's position, quoted in a circa. 1965 LFI, was that through the lens metering wasn't sensitive enough to incorporate into the original Leicaflex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikau Posted November 16, 2012 Share #89 Posted November 16, 2012 Leica's position, quoted in a circa. 1965 LFI, was that through the lens metering wasn't sensitive enough to incorporate into the original Leicaflex. Just like, years later, there'd never be a full-frame digital M! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clickie McPete Posted November 17, 2012 Share #90 Posted November 17, 2012 After shooting a few rolls with an SL I've grown somewhat addicted to these fine cameras. So I picked up an original Leicaflex with pie counter and an SL2 body as well. Also a few R lenses. Man, this gear is amazingly nice, so solid! I'll have to snap some pics of the collection at some point but right now I'm still mulling whether to leave everything as it is or send some of them in for CLA and updating the battery voltages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbylon Posted January 26, 2013 Share #91 Posted January 26, 2013 my BP SL to go with my chrome version, 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzes Posted January 26, 2013 Share #92 Posted January 26, 2013 Looks very beautiful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted January 27, 2013 Share #93 Posted January 27, 2013 I love them a lot : Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 12 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=2226054'>More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted January 27, 2013 Share #94 Posted January 27, 2013 And some more ... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 11 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=2226056'>More sharing options...
nobbylon Posted January 27, 2013 Share #95 Posted January 27, 2013 jc_braconi....nice 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganzosrevenge Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share #96 Posted January 27, 2013 And some more ... @JC is there any difference in tactile feel when going from say the Standard Mk1 to the SL2? How would you compare the evolutions from mk1, to mk2, to SL, to SL2? and how does the tandem motor work? Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted January 28, 2013 Share #97 Posted January 28, 2013 @JC is there any difference in tactile feel when going from say the Standard Mk1 to the SL2? How would you compare the evolutions from mk1, to mk2, to SL, to SL2? and how does the tandem motor work? Jason Jason, about the feeling in hand it is quite no differences the shape is almost the same. for your other inquiries : You can read this in my website pages, just click under my signature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted January 28, 2013 Share #98 Posted January 28, 2013 ...how does the tandem motor work? No personal experience but I bet it's loud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted January 28, 2013 Share #99 Posted January 28, 2013 No personal experience but I bet it's loud ... and heavy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted January 29, 2013 Share #100 Posted January 29, 2013 ... and heavy! To be used exclusively on tripod and working with the electric connections and wires. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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