Known problems with bright lines in MP viewfinder

[Guest camera man]

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Over some time now I noticed how on the 35mm lens setting the two vertical bright lines have almost faded from view in the finder. The lower portions are also bending slightly outwards.

[earleygallery]

The lines can't fade or bend, they're produced by a mask within the viewfinder. Try moving the frame selection lever. Sometimes they can stick a little & will not show clearly.

 

They are illuminated by ambient light so brightness depends on where you are - the new M uses an led bulb instead of the window on the front of your camera.

Edited March 22, 2013 by earleygallery

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[bill]

You've not got your finger straying over the illumination window have you?

 

Regards,

 

Bill

[Guest camera man]

No fingers over windows, what I see in the finder is bent vertical lines on a 35mm lens.

[earleygallery]

I can only think that one of the masks has become loose and isn't lining up correctly - you need to send it back for repair.

[philipus]

No fingers over windows, what I see in the finder is bent vertical lines on a 35mm lens.

 

Interesting. Could you take a picture of it perhaps?

[enboe]

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I had issues with my early-production modern MP not engaging the correct frame lines. I sent it in past the 5-year passport and Leica US still repaired it for free. Your experience may differ.