lpeeples Posted July 24, 2015 Share #1 Posted July 24, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was just walking with my 246 and the frame selection lever just fell apart on the floor into 3 pieces. Can't seem to get it back together and now I have to go through the trouble of sending it in... really disappointed in Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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algrove Posted July 25, 2015 Share #2 Posted July 25, 2015 I can identify-a PIA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 25, 2015 Share #3 Posted July 25, 2015 Have Leica Service send you a new lever and screw it on yourself. I've never had to do it, but older threads on this issue suggest this approach. Of course I would discuss with someone at NJ first, and get good instructions on assembly….call, don't email. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpeeples Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted July 25, 2015 Well, I figured out how to get it assembled and back on. The top most disk screws in. If you tighten it too much the level doesn't spring back. I assume they use some type of loctite to screw it in the right position and not unscrew. I'll call on Monday but most likely will send it in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante Posted July 25, 2015 Share #5 Posted July 25, 2015 Well, I figured out how to get it assembled and back on. The top most disk screws in. If you tighten it too much the level doesn't spring back. I assume they use some type of loctite to screw it in the right position and not unscrew. I'll call on Monday but most likely will send it in. Loctite blue, likely. You can get some from Village Ace Hardware on Mack. Unless you want to tie up your camera for several weeks, screw it in yourself, send a note to Leica in case you lose the part again, and rock on. This is exactly what used to happen to SLR self-timer levers. If you do send it back, make them give you a UPS call tag so you won't have to pay the shipping. Dante (near East Side, represent!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpeeples Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted July 25, 2015 I do have blue actually. I might try that. I sent my 240 to Jersey before so for sure I would ask for a UPS shipper. I did that before. I'll call them on Monday and see what they say about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted August 3, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 3, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Maybe I missed something, but I don't recall reading anywhere that it is normal for a new M camera that sells for $7450 USD to just start shedding parts like that... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enboe Posted August 5, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 5, 2015 FWIW, my M7 shed its rewind lever - fixed past warranty for free, and MP developed a sticky preview lever, also repaired free of charge. Leica will make it right, and likely in an expedited fashion. Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted August 5, 2015 Share #9 Posted August 5, 2015 Sadly, the price of a Leica does not guarantee avoiding a trip for repairs. I’ve sent more Leicas in for repair than any other camera brand I've ever owned. The durable workhorse Leica legend is a thing of a Leica past. I continue with Leica because of the uniqueness of the M cameras they produce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjcb Posted August 8, 2015 Share #10 Posted August 8, 2015 Loctite blue, likely. You can get some from Village Ace Hardware on Mack. Unless you want to tie up your camera for several weeks, screw it in yourself, send a note to Leica in case you lose the part again, and rock on. This is exactly what used to happen to SLR self-timer levers. If you do send it back, make them give you a UPS call tag so you won't have to pay the shipping. Dante (near East Side, represent!) I might try some of the Blue locktite on my after-market soft shutter button....it keeps coming loose and I've lost 2 so far....good thing they're only a few bucks... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 9, 2015 Share #11 Posted August 9, 2015 I might try some of the Blue locktite on my after-market soft shutter button....it keeps coming loose and I've lost 2 so far....good thing they're only a few bucks... Please don't. I would be concerned that it would flow into the works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carta Posted August 9, 2015 Share #12 Posted August 9, 2015 I used a similar liquid (1-2 drops) to tighten my soft release as well, after losing one the day I attached it. This was for the typ240, but so far I have no problems, and the screw hole has a end and does not flow into the inside mechanisms (or so I examined). It shouldn't be a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpavich Posted August 9, 2015 Share #13 Posted August 9, 2015 I might try some of the Blue locktite on my after-market soft shutter button....it keeps coming loose and I've lost 2 so far....good thing they're only a few bucks... Tiny little rubber washer/o-ring under the soft release instead. Outer diameter: 7mm Inner diameter : 3mm Thickness: 0.5mm Material: Rubber (compressible) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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