Salander Posted April 2, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 2, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) About a week old and less than 200 frames with it, the Leica M's strap lugs have unscrewed. 1 has completely fallen off, and the other is about to. Contacted Leica NJ, and they issued me a return slip to send it to them. Be careful! Caught mine while it was falling off my shoulder 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! 7 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/201872-leica-m-strap-lugs-unscrewing-merged/?do=findComment&comment=2288917'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 Hi Salander, Take a look here Leica M strap lugs unscrewing (merged). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lct Posted April 2, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 2, 2013 Again? Was the same with the M9. It's just incredible how poor the Leica QC can be sometimes. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted April 2, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 2, 2013 No excuse for this, the poor design was identified when lugs fell off previous cameras. You'd have thought that Leica would have modified the design. If I had an M I'd be constantly worried about the lugs failing, especially considering that some will be using heavier R lenses with it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted April 2, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 2, 2013 If I had an M I'd be constantly worried about the lugs failing Indeed... Now I know I'll be checking these twice a day:mad: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bybrett Posted April 2, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 2, 2013 Unbelievable - new baseplate, old lugs - that's not very weather proof. At least the preview lever can't fall off. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salander Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted April 2, 2013 You'd think Leica would at least put some Loktite in where there are mission critical screws. It looks like they just vibrated themselves loose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted April 2, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 2, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Bloody hell... Regards, Bill Sent from another Galaxy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salander Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted April 2, 2013 I really hope the repair time isn't something ridiculous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted April 2, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 2, 2013 doesn't instil confidence does it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 2, 2013 Share #10 Posted April 2, 2013 Bloody Nora. This is very disappointing to see this rear it's head again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rirakuma Posted April 2, 2013 Share #11 Posted April 2, 2013 Wow thats really scary... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krooj Posted April 2, 2013 Share #12 Posted April 2, 2013 And... that just solidified my choice to use a BlackRapid strap when mine arrives. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted April 2, 2013 Share #13 Posted April 2, 2013 Great! The M isn't turning out to be the most thought out camera release. At least I still kept the RX1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted April 2, 2013 Share #14 Posted April 2, 2013 You'd think Leica would at least put some Loktite in where there are mission critical screws. It looks like they just vibrated themselves loose Good point. The design looks fine to me, it's the screws to worry about. And, being hidden, they'll pass QC if they start out tight, only to loosen later. +1 on the Loc-tite. Good Luck to the OP. This has to worry Leica because the problem is not discernible with a quick inspection. s-a 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaPassion Posted April 2, 2013 Share #15 Posted April 2, 2013 It's beyond belief that Leica hasn't fixed the problem. It should pay for all related repairs including camera(s) that hit the ground. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted April 3, 2013 Share #16 Posted April 3, 2013 It's beyond belief that Leica hasn't fixed the problem. It should pay for all related repairs including camera(s) that hit the ground. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBruner Posted April 3, 2013 Share #17 Posted April 3, 2013 Boy, that is some unaceptable s**t right there. -Eddie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCharlton Posted April 3, 2013 Share #18 Posted April 3, 2013 Time to sell all the Leica gear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted April 3, 2013 Share #19 Posted April 3, 2013 Unbelievable - new baseplate, old lugs - that's not very weather proof. At least the preview lever can't fall off. Oh, it fell off all right! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted April 3, 2013 Share #20 Posted April 3, 2013 Time to sell all the Leica gear. What are you selling? PM me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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