fluke Posted February 10, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello guys, I guess this is my first posting. I appreciate you all for so much information being shared on this forum. Thank you! I somehow developed what looks like a cracked line on my M6's metering field for focusing when using my CV 28mm Ultron (28mm frameline). I have no idea how this happened and I am literally freaking out, as it is so darn annoying. I bought my M6 just a few weeks ago (been using the M8 for a few years) and it sure wasn't there until last night... Has anyone experienced something similar? Please help!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 Hi fluke, Take a look here Cracked line on M6 TTL metering field for focusing. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
imported_peter_m Posted February 10, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2013 That looks like maybe a hair on the finder. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluke Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted February 10, 2013 That looks like maybe a hair on the finder. Peter Thanks! How would I get rid of it?? :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted February 10, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 10, 2013 Looks like a strand of dust in the optical path. My guess is that it isn't behind the actual eye piece, but is perhaps sitting on the mirrored surface of the prism. I had the same problem with my M2. Oddly enough it was in almost the same location, just a little smaller. It was somewhat annoying, but of course it did not compromise the focus of the camera. I think it eventually dislodged itself on it's own. Worst case it will get cleaned out with your next CLA. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted February 10, 2013 Share #5 Posted February 10, 2013 What thrid said. Check the outside of the finder and patch windows if its there just clean it off . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted February 10, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2013 Try using the frame preview lever to change the frame setting which may disturb the hair if it's on the masks. The problem is that it's difficult to tell exactly where it is, an optical illusion if you will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 10, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 10, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) You could try a careful and short burst of compressed air to the edges of the viewfinder/rangefinder windows. Otherwise just ignore it! I have something similar on my M2, same position! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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