frank_t Posted August 15, 2011 Share #1 Posted August 15, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) The lug strap eyelet from my M9 just disconnected from the body. As I had wound the strap around my wrist several times it didn't drop on the ground. After recovering from a slight heart attack I could continue with my assignment but in the afternoon the camera showed "shutter fault" and stopped working. frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Hi frank_t, Take a look here lug strap eyelet. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
giordano Posted August 15, 2011 Share #2 Posted August 15, 2011 Sounds as if the camera got an even bigger fright than you did. Replacing the strap lugs requires almost total disassembly. It's time for the camera to meet its makers (hopefully for a warranty repair!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted August 15, 2011 Share #3 Posted August 15, 2011 Remember you paid £5000 because you purchased a quality item that was hand made by craftsmen. Sorry to hear that, I imagine that whatever was on the other side of the lug holding it on did a trip around the inside of the body and disagreed with something. Fingers crossed on your warranty coverage. This is not the first time I've heard of this happening. On the plus side you had a tight hold of the camera. The last time I read of this the poor guy didn't and damaged not only the camera body but the lens too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted August 15, 2011 Share #4 Posted August 15, 2011 ...please post some images, Frank - this one's a must see. And while you are at it, feel free to acquaint us with your camera handling habits. For instance, are you given to swinging your M9 around your head, or are you more of a regular user? I think it is relevant information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted August 15, 2011 Share #5 Posted August 15, 2011 Most exciting first post I've seen! Welcome to the forum, Frank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted August 15, 2011 Share #6 Posted August 15, 2011 ...actually, Frank, could you please confirm if the camera strap was properly attached to the camera, AND also if the actual eyelet was detached from the camera chassis, as opposed to the strap being detached from the eyelet. Thanks, and yes, welcome to the forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabow Posted August 15, 2011 Share #7 Posted August 15, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Posts like this frighten me. I don't want to feel nervous having my M9 with Noct around my neck, but the fact that a lug can fail on a camera at this price point and with what is supposed to be exceptional build quality, inspires little confidence. If this were an unlucky one-off then I probably wouldn't be so bothered, but this is not the first to be reported here. Circumstances and general usage info would be good to know in this case, along with whether there was any warning that the lug may have an issue before it's failure? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted August 15, 2011 Share #8 Posted August 15, 2011 Here's a picture of the strap eyelet fixing from inside the camera. It would be surprising if the eyelet became detached without first becoming loose. As Giorano says, replacing them is a big deal because virtually the entire camera has to come apart. 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/159454-lug-strap-eyelet/?do=findComment&comment=1766510'>More sharing options...
ho_co Posted August 15, 2011 Share #9 Posted August 15, 2011 ... this is not the first to be reported here.... Isn't it just the second? If so, its frequency of occurrence is less than that of cracked sensors. Certainly worth noting, but not worth getting alarmed about IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rea1412 Posted August 15, 2011 Share #10 Posted August 15, 2011 Sorry to hear what happened to your camera. But please excuse my ignorance ... what is exactly a lug strap eyelet?!? Even after looking at the photo, I still couldn't really understand which part of the camera the lug strap eyelet is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted August 15, 2011 Share #11 Posted August 15, 2011 I just call it the strap eyelet - the fixture on each end of the camera where the carrying strap attaches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_t Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted August 15, 2011 Thank you all for your replies. I use my camera as any photographer does, I carry it and use it almost every day. I imagine the two screws holding the eyelet to the body gave up, this shouldn't happen. The camera is almost 2 years old, it should be a warranty repair. I can not post any pictures because the camera is being repaired. frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabow Posted August 15, 2011 Share #13 Posted August 15, 2011 Isn't it just the second? If so, its frequency of occurrence is less than that of cracked sensors. Certainly worth noting, but not worth getting alarmed about IMHO. Or third. I've not been keeping count, but more than one in a camera at this price point is a concern (at least it is for me). The frequency may be less than cracked sensors, but I don't feel that's anything to be positive about either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_newell Posted August 15, 2011 Share #14 Posted August 15, 2011 In M6 days, there was both a period of defective strap eyelet manufacture/design and, separately, a period of potentially self-unlocking strap connectors. I don't know what M9 eyelets look like (other than the picture above?), but clearly that is not supposed to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted August 16, 2011 Share #15 Posted August 16, 2011 ...this is not the first to be reported here... Indeed. Regret Purchase of M9 after 2nd service. - Leica User Forum. Are there lock washers or anything else to secure the screws? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted August 16, 2011 Share #16 Posted August 16, 2011 Sorry to hear of course - never had that with my film M's - over 40 yrs I'm wondering if wrapping the strap around your wrist may have over torqued the bolt, allowing it to loosen or break...? Glad the internal mechanics and lens survived intact! The 9 does not feel as robust as my M3, 4 or 6's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_t Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted August 22, 2011 Just to finish ... I got my camera back after 1 week, everything repaired, no charge. frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted August 22, 2011 Share #18 Posted August 22, 2011 Bravo, Frank! Thanks for the update! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted August 22, 2011 Share #19 Posted August 22, 2011 Good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted August 22, 2011 Share #20 Posted August 22, 2011 Nice to hear this Frank! Thanks for the update and enjoy your camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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