marknorton Posted July 9, 2013 Share #21 Posted July 9, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) that screw, on the M8 at least, is one of the screws which hold the rangefinder on to the top of body. The eccentric cam is used to limit the forward motion of the roller to ensure lenses can be mounted easily. If I were you, I would mount lenses only when they are set to closest focus until you can get the screw replaced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nik_nik9 Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted July 10, 2013 that screw, on the M8 at least, is one of the screws which hold the rangefinder on to the top of body. The eccentric cam is used to limit the forward motion of the roller to ensure lenses can be mounted easily. If I were you, I would mount lenses only when they are set to closest focus until you can get the screw replaced. Thanks Mark - I guess that the loosening of the screw has caused the troubles with focusing the past week. The camera is now already at Leica Switzerland and will be hopefully back in a couple of days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbell Posted July 10, 2013 Share #23 Posted July 10, 2013 Interestingly, the conspicuous delay in delivery of the 240 is because each Leica M is a handcrafted product in every detail and may only leave the factory after being tested, checked and adjusted for so long until its flawless finish and performance are guaranteed and fulfil the exhaustive quality demands on which the worldwide reputation of Leica is founded. And I think it's probably this commitment to precision and quality which has been the the core principle of Leica manufacturing for almost a century. This screw simply falling out is more proof that the endurance, reliability and perceived value of Leica products have been instrumental in the creation of the Leica legend. Petty? Oh yes. Did I throw up a little in my mouth while reading the "prescribed wording"? I did indeed. Will I hold them to it? I sure will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted July 10, 2013 Share #24 Posted July 10, 2013 Brassing aside, how do you feel about the M after a month's shooting in tropical conditions? I spend a lot of time in S E Asia and have never had a problem with either my M8's or M9. Hopefully I won't have a problem with the M when it arrives. _________________ Regar4ds, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 10, 2013 Share #25 Posted July 10, 2013 Coming back to the OT, The coating on the M is completely different from the one on the M9. If the latter is still paint-like this one comes close to chrome in finish. I would not be surprised to find it quite durable. And I prefer brass to the silvery worn edges of my Monochrom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik_nik9 Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #26 Posted July 10, 2013 I guess there's different coating on each camera of the line - 8.2, 9 and M. My 8.2 brassed strongly both on the top and bottom plate. The M9 was brassing same on the bottom plate, but hardly at the top plate. I'm already curious about the long time brassing of the M ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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