wdonaldson Posted May 17, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 17, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone heard of this issue and / or know the impact of this? I can't seem to find anything on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 17, 2017 Posted May 17, 2017 Hi wdonaldson, Take a look here M240 - crack in 6-bit coding reader. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Lord Lucan Posted May 18, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 18, 2017 Have you tried to wipe clean just incase dirt settled on it? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdonaldson Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted May 18, 2017 Sadly, no that's not the answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 18, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 18, 2017 No, that is a new one to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdonaldson Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted May 18, 2017 Thank you! I was told it's a known issue but I cannot find anything on it anywhere. I have a call in to LeicaUSA right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdonaldson Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted May 19, 2017 Heard from Leica in New Jersey today. Seems they've had about 2000 cameras in for repair this year already BUT only about 4 with this issue. Can occur due to mounting lenses poorly, or at attaching a lens at a bad angle. Could also be cause by trauma. I asked if 3rd party lenses might cause it, which I was told initially would....but the fellow said only if you were using an adaptor....which rules me out. This problem is not common so they haven't spent a ton of time researching why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickd Posted May 19, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 19, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Unfortunately, I have a crack in the 6-bit reader of my M240, which I must admit I caused myself, long embarrassing story. Whilst it does annoy me, it still reads every 6-bit coded lens correctly every time, and the crack does not appear to be getting any worse over time. I may get around to replacing the entire lens mount one day including the 6-bit reader (does anyone know if this is even possible?), but unless it starts to mis-read the 6-bit code, at the moment I just live with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 19, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 19, 2017 As the reader is easily accessible after removing the lens mounting flange, it should be a simple repair. 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! From Mark Norton's "Anatomy" thread. 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! From Mark Norton's "Anatomy" thread. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272596-m240-crack-in-6-bit-coding-reader/?do=findComment&comment=3278030'>More sharing options...
wdonaldson Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted May 20, 2017 I spoke with the Leica tech yesterday and yes, you can most certainly have it repaired. I'm sending mine in tomorrow. Not sure the cost....but I want to sell my M240 , sadly - so I want it fixed. I'm having issues with my eyes and want an autofocus system.... moving over to Sony. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted May 21, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 21, 2017 As the reader is easily accessible after removing the lens mounting flange, it should be a simple repair. post-13564-14286823652167.jpg From Mark Norton's "Anatomy" thread. I just love the photos of my cameras guts......thank you for posting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric66 Posted February 3, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 3, 2019 Does anyone know any more about how the cover glass can get cracked? i just purchased a used m240 from the Leica store in London. I was cleaning the main camera sensor yesterday prior to first use and noticed 2/3rds of the 6 bit coding cover glass in the mount is missing. I assume the damage was there when I purchased the camera. If this is a sign of prior trauma I think I will see if I can return the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverchrome Posted February 4, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 4, 2019 On 2/3/2019 at 3:07 PM, Ric66 said: Does anyone know any more about how the cover glass can get cracked? i just purchased a used m240 from the Leica store in London. I was cleaning the main camera sensor yesterday prior to first use and noticed 2/3rds of the 6 bit coding cover glass in the mount is missing. I assume the damage was there when I purchased the camera. If this is a sign of prior trauma I think I will see if I can return the camera. I think your first step should be to contact the dealer in question ASAP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyhead Posted February 5, 2019 Share #13 Posted February 5, 2019 On 5/22/2017 at 1:26 AM, ECohen said: I just love the photos of my cameras guts......thank you for posting! No thanks:-) Up until a moment ago, I was imagining the inside of my M262 to be just like the inside of my M3, except with a digital sensor where the film would be... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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