pico Posted July 28, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 28, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) A curious question - would there be a place for a Do It Yourself (DIY) thread group? One trivial subject is how to properly clear-coat a fully brassed Leica part. That is not a universally interesting subject, however 'How to adjust rangefinder' might be a big hit with existing posts merged. There are also many alternative devices regarding an assist in the RF adjustment and other issues; there must be more interests including how one might replace a body cover... and more. Pico Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Hi pico, Take a look here DIY group?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
mikemgb Posted July 28, 2016 Share #2 Posted July 28, 2016 I would be interested in a thread or section like this, I prefer to service my equipment myself if it is possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted August 5, 2016 Share #3 Posted August 5, 2016 I would defiantly be interested in this thread. Although I probably would not attempt the adjustments or repairs of my equipment myself. I am interested and fascinated, in the mechanics of my camera and lenses, much as I am interested in what my car mechanic does to my car....and the roofer, etc. The more educated I am the more fun life is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted August 5, 2016 Share #4 Posted August 5, 2016 Me too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted August 5, 2016 I have to believe that adjusting our rangefinders is not a deep black art. Any Leica owner with a mind acute enough to use the camera should be able to adjust the rangefinder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted August 5, 2016 Share #6 Posted August 5, 2016 pico....I believe you .A thread with step by step instructions with pictures.....would certainly give me confidence to learn and perhaps preform simple housekeeping tasks. I know there are plenty of members on this forum with the skill and knowledge...I sincerely hope this new thread takes off.Without knowledge they are Black Arts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted August 6, 2016 Share #7 Posted August 6, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) pico....I believe you . A thread with step by step instructions with pictures.....would certainly give me confidence to learn and perhaps preform simple housekeeping tasks. I know there are plenty of members on this forum with the skill and knowledge...I sincerely hope this new thread takes off. Without knowledge they are Black Arts. There are *many* threads for RF adjustment. The best one I found, and used in adjusting my M9, is below. complete with pictures, graph, everything. BTW, My M240's RF adjustment is never been touched in more than year and half ownership. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/118043-m9-coincidence-at-infinity/#post1297945 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted August 6, 2016 Share #8 Posted August 6, 2016 My camera and all lenses are right on.I'm just curious as to the process and the mechanics...its darn interesting to me. Thanks for the link! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted August 6, 2016 Share #9 Posted August 6, 2016 I'm actually going to perform a CLA on my IIIa in the near future, I'd love to have a dedicated place to post photos as I do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted December 8, 2016 Share #10 Posted December 8, 2016 The Leica Camera Repair handbook by Thomas Tomosy is a very helpful if contemplating CLAs / repairs to Leica cameras and lenses - but it's out of print and commands a premium price. You'll need to make /adapt the necessary tools as described in the book to dismantle your camera / lens. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Bachmann Posted December 9, 2016 Share #11 Posted December 9, 2016 It would be a good reference. I wanted to take apart my 1950s 9cm Elmar for cleaning after reading a thread with photos on how to do it. When I had the time to do it, I could never find that thread again! (I think it was on another site - maybe RF forum or photo.net) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted December 10, 2016 Share #12 Posted December 10, 2016 It would be a good reference. I wanted to take apart my 1950s 9cm Elmar for cleaning after reading a thread with photos on how to do it. When I had the time to do it, I could never find that thread again! (I think it was on another site - maybe RF forum or photo.net) Tomosy's book includes 9cm Elmar dismantling / servicing. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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