fatihayoglu Posted August 5, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, So I’ve dropped my MP on the tile floor from 20 cm and that piece came of (as you see in the picture, it doesn’t cause any issue to the focusing or whatsoever) Does anybody know what is it? Cheers, Fatih 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! Edited August 5, 2018 by fatihayoglu 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/287240-what-is-the-piece-in-the-viewfinder/?do=findComment&comment=3567234'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 5, 2018 Posted August 5, 2018 Hi fatihayoglu, Take a look here What is the piece in the viewfinder?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
acmineiro Posted August 5, 2018 Share #2 Posted August 5, 2018 Can you still see the frame lines? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatihayoglu Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted August 5, 2018 Can you still see the frame lines? Yes and the lever is functional as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dao De Leitz Posted August 5, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) Maybe this helps further: Anatomy of the Leica M8 Framelines " ... A plastic prism; it's not clear what this is for, possibly to provide even illumination of the framelines. ..." (quote) Thorsten Edited August 5, 2018 by Dao De Leitz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatihayoglu Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted August 5, 2018 Maybe this helps further: Anatomy of the Leica M8 Framelines " ... A plastic prism; it's not clear what this is for, possibly to provide even illumination of the framelines. ..." Thorsten Great! So this is that plastic prism which is not clear what is it for. So I hope now it stays there and don’t move anywhere to lock other parts until I send it to a service. Thanks a lot guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
acmineiro Posted August 5, 2018 Share #6 Posted August 5, 2018 Thorsten I think has it right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted August 6, 2018 Share #7 Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Good Lord! - that piece has migrated about 3 cms, rotated 45°+, travelled around a corner, and slipped through at least one very small gap to get to that position. About equivalent to finding the back seat of your car sitting on the dashboard after a collision. 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! Edited August 6, 2018 by adan 3 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/287240-what-is-the-piece-in-the-viewfinder/?do=findComment&comment=3568013'>More sharing options...
fatihayoglu Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) Good Lord! - that piece has migrated about 3 cms, rotated 45°+, travelled around a corner, and slipped through at least one very small gap to get to that position. About equivalent to finding the back seat of your car sitting on the dashboard after a collision. slippedfinder.jpg That’s a great map and again it clarifies, it is not an important piece for focusing or shooting. So until I can get it fixed I can use the camera. One issue though, it also has a bad habit time to time to jam that round wheel close to lens mount and makes the lens impossible to focus below 1,5 meters. A little shake solves the problem. I’m just surprised why or how that piece has dislocated from the original position, I would think Leica is more solid Edited August 6, 2018 by fatihayoglu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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