M9 rangefinder adjustment near Eindhoven (the Netherlands)

[woutdezeeuw]

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Can anybody recommend a reputable repair shop near Eindhoven, the Netherlands? I just bought a used M9, but I've just tested it, and the rangefinder alignment is off by 50cm or so (rear focuses).

 

Thank you!

 

- Wout

Edited March 13, 2018 by woutdezeeuw

[antigallican]

Can anybody recommend a reputable repair shop near Eindhoven, the Netherlands? I just bought a used M9, but I've just tested it, and the rangefinder alignment is off by 50cm or so (rear focuses).

 

Thank you!

 

- Wout

Hi Wout

I adjusted mine using instructions in this forum provided by Jaap. A search will find them (I’m on a mobile phone or I would do it)

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[woutdezeeuw]

Well, I'd need a special tool as I understand it, plus I have little confidence that I won't screw this up.

 

I did a quick scan on youtube, if there were a video showing how I'd perhaps feel more confident trying it myself.

 

I've contacted Will van Manen for now, I sadly will have to part with it for a month or so.

[jaapv]

The special tool is a 2mm hex key. (inbussleutel), 1.50 € at your local hardware shop. The one for vertical adjustment a ground-down cheap 2 mm screwdriver. (Another €)

[woutdezeeuw]

Jaap, I see you're mentioning 3 adjustment points here: https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/109287-diy-rangefinder-adjustment/. What are the chances I'd have to deal with that?

[jaapv]

Slim. Chances are that you will only have to adjust the roller wheel with the hex key. 5-10 minutes even for somebody doing it for the first time.

If the vertical is off it is a bit more elaborate but still quite doable in DIY.

The third point is a don't touch.

[Frase]

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Slim. Chances are that you will only have to adjust the roller wheel with the hex key. 5-10 minutes even for somebody doing it for the first time.

If the vertical is off it is a bit more elaborate but still quite doable in DIY.

The third point is a don't touch.

It takes more than 5-10 minutes even to adjust just close-up, especially on the M9 without live view. 50cm is quite a lot to be out by I've adjusted mine a few times but it was only out by 1cm ish at about 3m-4m. 

Its not a difficult job just a bit fiddly with a lot of trial and error.

good luck

[woutdezeeuw]

By the way, looking on the Leica web site I see zero information on getting your rangefinder adjusted and what it costs. I kinda would have expected there to be a price list/online shop for common service items.

Edited March 14, 2018 by woutdezeeuw

[jaapv]

I would never send it to Leica for just a rangefinder adjustment. Will van Manen (http://www.kamera-service.info/index.php/nl/) is cheaper and faster.