Yigal Posted January 29, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 29, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi guys. Have been lurking in this forum for a long time and enjoying the beautiful images posted by the members here and more importantly the extensive knowledge you guys posess that immensely helped me in my learning experience. I noticed that in the viewing window under certain angles a shiny diagonal line shows up. Is this normal or should I return the camera? Looking forward to being a hopefully contributing member of this wonderful community! 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! Quote 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/293775-diagonal-line-in-the-viewing-window/?do=findComment&comment=3673863'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 Hi Yigal, Take a look here Diagonal line in the viewing window. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lucerne Posted January 29, 2019 Share #2 Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) Yigal this window is used to illuminate the focus rectangle within the viewfinder.. It isn’t part of the image. I’ve looked carefully at my. M10 and have used a torch to look at this window. I can see a diagonal line which is the same as yours. I never noticed it before but i don’t think it is a fault or damage. I certainly won’t be sending My M10 back after using it without problems for a year. Enjoy your Leica. Edited January 29, 2019 by lucerne Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yigal Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) Thank you, I feel relieved! These cameras are so addicting! Last year I purchased the Q which I love, but then it snowballed into acquiring a CL with a few lenses, and now the M... Should have went straight with the M😁 Edited January 29, 2019 by Yigal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yigal Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted January 29, 2019 I have one last question. I also bought the 35mm Summilux FLE. The focusing ring is kind of stiff, but the aperture ring is extremely easy to turn. Is this normal? When I compare the aperture movement to my Q, the 35mm definitely feels more loose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted January 29, 2019 Share #5 Posted January 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Yigal said: I have one last question. I also bought the 35mm Summilux FLE. The focusing ring is kind of stiff, but the aperture ring is extremely easy to turn. Is this normal? When I compare the aperture movement to my Q, the 35mm definitely feels more loose. I can’t really answer your question about the FLE. I have the 35 Summicron. The aperture ring is very easy to turn but it has strong click positions. It never changes accidentally. I had an M9, added a Q, added an M240, then sold all three to have the M10. I don’t enjoy making decisions about which camera to take out and I don’t like having kit that isn’t productive. The M10 is almost as satisfying as my original M9. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 30, 2019 Share #6 Posted January 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Yigal said: I have one last question. I also bought the 35mm Summilux FLE. The focusing ring is kind of stiff, but the aperture ring is extremely easy to turn. Is this normal? When I compare the aperture movement to my Q, the 35mm definitely feels more loose. These things are variable but the focus shouldn't be too stiff nor should the aperture ring be loose. Some have found that the aperture ring loses all it's click stops and ends up spinning freely (which it shouldn't of course). I would return the lens for another one now rather than risk it getting worse later on when you will have to return it for a warranty repair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yigal Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted January 30, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you guys. I will go to a local store to test their copy and compare it to mine. Purchased mine online to avoid the sales tax. Would have been easier if I bought locally... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted January 30, 2019 Share #8 Posted January 30, 2019 As to the diagonal line - there is a pentaprism inside that window to reflect the secondary RF image to the viewfinder while keeping it right-side-up and correct left-to-right. The 'bright line" is simply an edge of the pentaprism reflecting light. See image at top of this page to see the 3D shape of that part of the RF mechanism: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yigal Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Thank you, Adan. Now I'm waiting for the weather to get a little friendlier so that I can test the camera outside... Edited January 31, 2019 by Yigal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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