Jasu Posted April 12, 2016 Share #1 Â Posted April 12, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am novice with my Leica R3 camera. Problem is, the inner exposure meter does not move when I change the aperture. For example when I am targeting a window, it shows 125 exposure time, and it won't change when I am changing the aperture from f 2 to f 16. I hope you understand and can tell me what I am doing wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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earleygallery Posted April 12, 2016 Share #2 Â Posted April 12, 2016 Hi, Â Simple things first, I would get a new pair of batteries for the camera and try them first. Â If the batteries were dead the needle wouldn't move at all (it would be at the top or bottom I can't remember which). Does it move if you switch the camera off? Â Another thought - is the lens you're using a 3 cam or 'R' lens? If it's a single or 2 cam lens the meter won't function correctly unless stopped down (again I can't remember if that applies to 1 or 2 cam lenses). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasu Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share #3 Â Posted April 12, 2016 Lens is summicron-R 50mm, made in Canada (1969 I assume) and the battery is new... Â When I switch on the camera, the needle moves, but if I change aperture, the needle doesn't react. Â Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted April 12, 2016 Share #4 Â Posted April 12, 2016 The lens may be the problem, can you post a photo of it showing the mount / rear lens ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferdinand Posted April 12, 2016 Share #5 Â Posted April 12, 2016 Leica FAQ - Why do R lenses come in 2/3-CAM or ROM mounts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasu Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share #6  Posted April 12, 2016 Serial number of the camera body tells that it was made 1976, and the lens (summicron-R 1:2/50) was made 1978 . 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! 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/259212-leica-r3-exposure-meter-problem/?do=findComment&comment=3025463'>More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted April 12, 2016 Share #7 Â Posted April 12, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) The lens is an R cam only, so it is correct for the camera. Sounds like an electrical issue with the body - dirty contacts or cracked circuit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferdinand Posted April 13, 2016 Share #8  Posted April 13, 2016 Can you move this lever and has it a functionally spring? It can be also deformed so it doest't work anymore 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! 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/259212-leica-r3-exposure-meter-problem/?do=findComment&comment=3025608'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted April 13, 2016 Share #9 Â Posted April 13, 2016 Yes, correct type of lens. So, if the battery is fine and the connections are fine, then unfortunately it would seem that there is some other fault. Â Does the meter work in either mode (manual/auto) ? Spot or Average metering ? Â What about the shutter - does work OK at all speeds? Â If the shutter works OK then the option is to use it as a manual body with a hand held meter. Â I had a problem with my R3 and I spoke to several repairers who all said the same thing - it's not worth repairing as the cost will outweigh the value - just buy a working body. That said I'd still try having it looked at, as it could be something simple..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasu Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share #10  Posted April 13, 2016 Can you move this lever and has it a functionally spring? It can be also deformed so it doest't work anymore  It is possible to move it, but if there is some sort of a spring, it does not work.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasu Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share #11 Â Posted April 13, 2016 Â Â What about the shutter - does work OK at all speeds? Â If the shutter works OK then the option is to use it as a manual body with a hand held meter. Â Â I have a separate exposure meter, but it is a little difficult to keep always with me. I can not be quite sure how the shutter works. Â It sounds like it was working... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted April 13, 2016 Share #12 Â Posted April 13, 2016 If you can, take it into a camera shop and ask them to look at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted April 13, 2016 Share #13  Posted April 13, 2016 Hi Jasu!  You said, the spring doesn't work. Well, that would explain, that the aperture control lever sits to far left. - it should be springpulled to +- 5 o'clock  - check pics on the net - Did you check, if the needle moves, when you shift the lever?  Torsten Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasu Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share #14  Posted April 13, 2016 I have a mistrust towards my camera fixing skills.. I did ask from a camera shop and they told me it would cost about 70-150 € to fix the body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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