clchew Posted January 6, 2012 Share #1 Â Posted January 6, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) The hotshoe on my X1 is so tight that I practically have to force the Leica finder in each time I want to mount it. Taking it out from the hotshoe is another hassle. It is impossible to mount any of the flashgun that I have to the hotshoe. Does anybody else have the same problem? Any suggestion how I can 'loosen' it a bit? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve Lane Posted January 6, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted January 6, 2012 Strange, I had this same problem whe I tried the finder out on my X1. I had to use so much force to attach it that I was really concerned I might break the shoe off. Similarly, excessive force was needed to remove it - in fact in finally came off with such force that it shot a couple of feet across the sofa (landed safely with no damage). Â I am sure it must loosen up a little with use but it needs to remain tight after attaching it many times, as there is no locking mechanism to secure it in the shoe. In the short time I tried it out, I felt my copy was too tight and was relieved to return it for credit (for reasons other than the tighness). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Allsopp Posted January 6, 2012 Share #3 Â Posted January 6, 2012 The hotshoe on my X1 and M9 is also very tight IF you allow the viewfinder to rotate a tad. Keep an even grip and slid it in and out perfectly parallel and its no problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickma Posted January 6, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted January 6, 2012 It should be tight. far batter that way. There are people who find the odd VF that is too loose for the Hot shoe - that's a problem; worth complaining about. Tight is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clchew Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share #5 Â Posted January 7, 2012 The problem is I cant mount any of my flashgun. It is just too tight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulpp Posted January 7, 2012 Share #6 Â Posted January 7, 2012 I too found it tight but prefer it that way. In the end I rubbed a pencil on the edges to give some graphite "lubricant". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clchew Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share #7 Â Posted January 7, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Candle wax helps too but I still cant get the flash gun mounted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickma Posted January 8, 2012 Share #8 Â Posted January 8, 2012 Sorry to hear the problem. I can see how it is damn awkward for the flashgun. Â If any use as an very alternative suggestion, I now keep the VF mounted all the time, have sold my SF 24D flash because I found the results from the Metz 28 CS 2 slave flash even better. Since Leica Flashguns seem to go for good money, I was able to Swap them around and fund the Metz out of double the amount of money it cost, that I realised for the 24D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 8, 2012 Share #9 Â Posted January 8, 2012 May I suggest to you people to carefully apply a fine nail-file to the appropriate surfaces (not bottom) of the viewfinder mount? You probably have one in the house if you or at least your mate grooms her nails. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 8, 2012 Share #10 Â Posted January 8, 2012 I too found it tight but prefer it that way. In the end I rubbed a pencil on the edges to give some graphite "lubricant". Â Powdered graphite is the very worst thing to ever apply to any part of your Leica. If finds it's near-nanosize particles into everything. It's a BAD THING! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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