chiawk Posted May 11, 2007 Share #1 Posted May 11, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, Anyone have used Leica M3 with Super angulon 21mm f3.4 facing problem on the alignment on the viewfinder? Please send me some advice on how to check. Thanks. Regards, Chia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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doubice Posted May 11, 2007 Share #2 Posted May 11, 2007 Hello Chia, You'll have to be more specific and describe the problem in more detail. What do you mean by "alignment on the viewfinder"? If it is the rangefinder you are referring to, are you aware that the M3 will only focus down to 1 meter? The f:3.4/21mm Super Angulon has a focusing scale down to 40cm, but from 1 meter down to 40cm the M3's rangefinder is no longer coupled and focusing has to be estimated. Is this the "problem" you are experiencing? Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiawk Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted May 11, 2007 I've recently send in for CLA. My M3's rangefinder can coupled and focus down to 0.7m and on infinity is not align. Is it normal or can it be due to CLA mis-align? Thanks. Regards, Chia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted May 11, 2007 Share #4 Posted May 11, 2007 Chia, Can you check if other lenses align at infinity? If the Super Angulon is the only lens with a focusing problem, than the problem lies with the lens, not the body. Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
telewatt Posted May 11, 2007 Share #5 Posted May 11, 2007 I've recently send in for CLA. My M3's rangefinder can coupled and focus down to 0.7m and on infinity is not align. Is it normal or can it be due to CLA mis-align? Thanks.Regards, Chia 0.7m could be o.k. there where bouth the 1.0m on M3 and 0,7m.....normally was with M2,M4,M5.. Regards, Jan this is a realy fine lense, I love it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiawk Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted May 12, 2007 My Elamr 50mm f2.8 and 90mm f4 bothcan focus at infinity and telly at the 4m marking when measuring it. I don't think is the body problem. I've yet to try out on a roll of film. Can anyone guide on how to test out. Thanks. Regards, Chia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted May 12, 2007 Share #7 Posted May 12, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) My Elamr 50mm f2.8 and 90mm f4 bothcan focus at infinity and telly at the 4m marking when measuring it. I don't think is the body problem. I've yet to try out on a roll of film. Can anyone guide on how to test out. Thanks.Regards, Chia If the 50mm and 90mm lenses align at infinity and the 21mm does not, than there is definitely nothing wrong with the body. No sense doing any film tests either, those will simply prove what you know already. Find a good mechanic and have the lens repaired. Here is a link to a few good ones: Leica FAQ - Where can I get Leica repairs done? Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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