Glass crack

[spikemozeley]

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Hi friends,

 

Unfortunately today my bag slipped out of my hand and fell to the floor. I must mention it was a very short fall.

After inspecting my MP240 I have noticed that the glass on the inside of the finder is cracked.

Is this going to ruin my life?

[spikemozeley]

Here is an image to show the issue.

 

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[Exodies]

Your life is already ruined. I suspect the crack won't have much impact on the rangefinder though. A slight loss of contrast.

Check focus by comparing it to live view focusing (use a tripod and different distances).

[jaapv]

If the impact was strong/unlucky enough to cause this damage, there is no telling what else might have come dislodged, like for instance the sensor calibration. I would send the camera in for repair, regardless whether it is still usable.

[250swb]

Perhaps it is time for a 'brick wall test' before panicking? I would both use the camera normally but also photograph a test subject at all apertures and shutter speeds, focus with and without LV, then inspect the photographs carefully to see if there is any other damage.

Edited June 28, 2017 by 250swb

[spikemozeley]

Seems to be functional as per normal. Will just have to send in for a repair. These thing just happen I guess.

[jaapv]

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Perhaps it is time for a 'brick wall test' before panicking? I would both use the camera normally but also photograph a test subject at all apertures and shutter speeds, focus with and without LV, then inspect the photographs carefully to see if there is any other damage.

I'm not a fan of "user testing" Not only are some faults not detectable by brick walls, there can be some doubt about the test setup (for instance, is your brick wall exactly parallel to the sensor plane?) and, dare I say it?, the expertise of the tester.

[wattsy]

I'm not a fan of "user testing" Not only are some faults not detectable by brick walls, there can be some doubt about the test setup (for instance, is your brick wall exactly parallel to the sensor plane?) and, dare I say it?, the expertise of the tester.

 

 

I understand what you are saying but it is the user that uses the camera and if a user does some tests (using their own methodology) to their own satisfaction, who's to say that the user is wrong. Sometimes life is just to short to worry about stuff to the nth degree.

Edited June 28, 2017 by wattsy

[jaapv]

Yes, but in the case of sensor alignment, Leica tests to a tolerance of 1/1000th mm., using Laser interference patterns. I guess that was not done because the old building in Solms lacked brick walls... Corrugated iron will only test the horizontal alignment.

 

Seriously, the turnaround on this damage should not be too long in Wetzlar, a new top (the windows come integrated in the unit) and check adjustment should do the trick,unless there is invisible damage, which I would not expect.

[jmahto]

... and since we are talking about RF component, it may be an opportunity to get it calibrated by sending the camera and few critical lenses. It will come back with ALL those critical lenses working perfectly with the camera. A peace of mind. But Leica can't fix your ruined life. You should have thought about L addiction before. It is too late now.

[dugby]

Am sorry to learn of the damage to your M, but was intrigued by the impact in your incident, which probably was not as severe as the following video

 

As a regular airline traveller, and with the USA's airline ban on electronics (larger than a smart phone) about to expand further, after correlating your post with this news article I just read ...

 

http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/edinburgh-airport-workers-caught-on-camera-carelessly-tossing-luggage-onto-conveyor-belt/news-story/6a4b5fec433511cfaf90d8d010f74c05

 

I suspect the above baggage handling practice is common place throughout the world, as revealed by my well beaten up Samsonites.

 

I am now having to rethink my travel photographic plans, as I will not place an M body & lens into checked-in luggage. I know some folks here may suggest "just get camera insurance" But as I do 50,000-100,000 air kms per year I don't want to have do deal with this type of shock impact damage regularly. I wonder if a Leica Q can survive the impacts better ?

[rsolomon]

Did you send it in , I'm curious since I have a scratch on mine by unfortunately place my trinovids into the camera bag. My understanding on the m240 the entire toplate needs to be replaced vs just the VF.

 

Any experienced with m240 VF replacement?

[rsolomon]

Did you get this repaired?