John Ricard Posted March 16, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 16, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) So I'm on to my 3rd M9 in about a month now. Maybe someone here recalls that I had an odd banding type issue on my first M9. I returned it to BH and shot with the new M9 for a few days before I noticed a dead pixel. I returned that camera to BH and begin shooting with my 3rd M9. 8 days into shooting, the frame selection lever just falls off the camera and onto the floor. I never even touched the lever, and its not like I'm using the camera for 8 hours a day. I've only shot a handful of photos...and the lever just falls off? I screwed it back on but I'm afraid its going to fall off again and I'll lose it. Is this common? I don't need the lever, but I think the camera would look kind of screwy without it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Hi John Ricard, Take a look here 8 days with my M9 and this little thingy just falls off?!!?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaapv Posted March 16, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 16, 2011 You could use a drop of Locktite (NOT the permanent type!) and when screwing on, tighten it fully by pushing a piece of rubber and twisting. It has been happening to M cameras since 1956... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted March 16, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 16, 2011 You could use a drop of Locktite (NOT the permanent type!) and when screwing on, tighten it fully by pushing a piece of rubber and twisting. It has been happening to M cameras since 1956... Perhaps, but before 1977 and the M4-2 the lever retaining cap had two little recesses for the tips of a spanner. Since the M4-2 it requires a flexi-clamp (aka ring wrench) to get it properly tight without resorting to a thread sealant. That said, in all the years and all the M cameras I've owned, I never had one of these come loose. Sounds like the guy or gal in Solms charged with that operation needs a talking-to from the supervisor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted March 16, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 16, 2011 All Leica needs is one of these: Wilson 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/146448-8-days-with-my-m9-and-this-little-thingy-just-falls-off/?do=findComment&comment=1617175'>More sharing options...
efix Posted March 16, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 16, 2011 I don't need the lever, but I think the camera would look kind of screwy without it. LOL Good luck though with your M9s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 16, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 16, 2011 Perhaps, but before 1977 and the M4-2 the lever retaining cap had two little recesses for the tips of a spanner. Since the M4-2 it requires a flexi-clamp (aka ring wrench) to get it properly tight without resorting to a thread sealant. That said, in all the years and all the M cameras I've owned, I never had one of these come loose. Sounds like the guy or gal in Solms charged with that operation needs a talking-to from the supervisor. Yes, but still I lost one around 1980 from an M4. And the rewind crank on my R4, R5, R7 M4, M6 on a regular basis... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 16, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 16, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) How many threads have there been about this issue with the M8/9 now? Seems to be a new one each week. The last guy was told by Leica that the camera would have to go back to Solms to be fixed as it was a specialist procedure to fix it The other tip I've read is to use a tiny dab of clear nail varnish on the thread before screwing it back on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted March 16, 2011 Share #8 Posted March 16, 2011 jappv, The problex with Loc-tight is the choice is limited in the average retail supply shop. The lightest holding type generally available is the blue…this is quite strong for a tiny thread without a solid way to unscrew when/if need be… though I imagine a service depart would have a special tool for such. And, people naturally tend to use too much to boot. There is a special real low strength Loc-tite especially for tiny machine screws (I think it’s pink) but one has to get this from an industrial supplier. Also sometimes commonly available is the light viscosity wicking Loc-tite which is designed to creep onto preassembled fasteners….. it’s great when used carefully but you can get into real trouble if this is allowed to seep into parts that have to move. But this is too strong for this purpose as well. All, in all, I’d just use some clear nail-polish…. and not much of that! Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted March 16, 2011 Share #9 Posted March 16, 2011 Loc-tite for small fasteners # 220 : McMaster-Carr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjames9142 Posted March 17, 2011 Share #10 Posted March 17, 2011 Mine fell off, too, without my ever noticing it. Strange because I never even touched it. My dealer had the part sent up, and a local Leica repair guy put it on for me. Someone sleeping on the job there. Although I I can't imagine an experienced photographer ever needing to peek at the frames. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted March 17, 2011 Share #11 Posted March 17, 2011 That preview lever has been part of the M since the start, though since 7 lenses in the range are wider than the viewfinder can cope with, it's not so useful a feature now and was ditched in the M9 Tit. There is no need for Loc-Tite - the screw just needs to be tightened to a sensible torque using a 3/8" flex-clamp from Micro-Tools. The idea that replacing it is a specialist operation is baloney. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted March 17, 2011 Share #12 Posted March 17, 2011 Still in all: it would not be a bad idea for the owner to check ti from time to time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Essemmlee Posted March 25, 2011 Share #13 Posted March 25, 2011 There is no need for Loc-Tite - the screw just needs to be tightened to a sensible torque using a 3/8" flex-clamp from Micro-Tools. The idea that replacing it is a specialist operation is baloney. Update - Leica have sent me the part and have now said it is easy to fit myself. The instruction is pretty much identical to the recommendations made in response to my post. The left hand clearly doesn't even know there is a right hand. Total confusion reigns in the Leica Care office. There is far better information on this forum than from Leica themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted March 25, 2011 Share #14 Posted March 25, 2011 ... There is far better information on this forum than from Leica themselves. Ah, but without them, there'd be nothing to discuss! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted March 25, 2011 Share #15 Posted March 25, 2011 perhaps this is something the software upgrade can address Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted March 25, 2011 Share #16 Posted March 25, 2011 All Leica needs is one of these: Wilson The pipe wrench just happens to be one of my favourite tools. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted March 26, 2011 Share #17 Posted March 26, 2011 Thanks bocaburger! I got in a flexi-clamp - my 9 needed about 1/3rd of a turn for snugness - was on the way to losing it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted March 27, 2011 Share #18 Posted March 27, 2011 Then there is always Super-Glue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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