Zalan Posted March 15, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 15, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I recently bought a new Leica MP in London. I have been using it for a few months now, And I noticed a few things that I find are a bit odd , I would like to ask you if these are issues that I should be concerned about. The Quick wind lever for cocking shutter and advancing film is a bit wobbly, it moves up and down. Is this something that happens in general? The other thing I've noticed is that it sometimes runs a bit when I put on a movie. I didn't experience anything particularly during the operation, but it was strange. This was repeated several times. but the camera works further. I attached a video to see what I mean. If all this sounds normal to you and you don’t think there is a problem then I apologies. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi-gpPpPN-g Thank you for your time, really appreciate it. Kind Regards, Zalan Ilyés Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted March 15, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 15, 2020 It's not normal unfortunately. Just out of interest, where did you buy a new MP in London? I've been looking for a while without success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted March 15, 2020 Share #3 Posted March 15, 2020 I didn't understand what you mean, at first. Now that I saw your video, that is normal. Never noticed that in decades of Leica M using myself. Tried same thing with my two last M-A , same behavior, so nothing to worry about. Just flexibility of the metallic lever of these 1-2mm movement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted March 15, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 15, 2020 36 minutes ago, Zalan said: The other thing I've noticed is that it sometimes runs a bit when I put on a movie. I don't understand this. Can you explain further? Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalan Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted March 15, 2020 34 minutes ago, AndyGarton said: It's not normal unfortunately. Just out of interest, where did you buy a new MP in London? I've been looking for a while without success. In the Red Dot Cameras, but thet was the only one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalan Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted March 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, Stealth3kpl said: I don't understand this. Can you explain further? Pete When I pull up the machine, it sometimes clicks and the feed is not even Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted March 15, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 15, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 20 minutes ago, Zalan said: When I pull up the machine, it sometimes clicks and the feed is not even It's still not clear but do you mean that the film is not advancing properly when you load it? Are the perforations engaging with the pins on the take up spool? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalan Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted March 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, ianman said: It's still not clear but do you mean that the film is not advancing properly when you load it? Are the perforations engaging with the pins on the take up spool? Everything works well and it is well connected. The only strange thing about jumping in the Quick wind lever sometimes when I pull up the kamaera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted March 15, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 15, 2020 33 minutes ago, Zalan said: When I pull up the machine, it sometimes clicks and the feed is not even Could you video that? Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted March 15, 2020 Share #10 Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Zalan said: The only strange thing about jumping in the Quick wind lever sometimes when I pull up the kamaera With the camera back open and watching the film movement, is the film moving smoothly? Also, has the rewind release on the front of the camera body returned to its normal position? Pete Edited March 15, 2020 by Stealth3kpl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalan Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted March 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, Stealth3kpl said: Could you video that? Pete The first two pull-ups are flawless at the end of the third with a click. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalan Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted March 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, Stealth3kpl said: With the camera back open and watching the film movement, is the film moving smoothly? Pete This problem is seen and heard at the third pull-up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNUFGs946Bg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted March 15, 2020 Share #13 Posted March 15, 2020 That clicking is far more pronounced than on my MP. I haven't been aware of clicking whilst moving the lever and had to really listen to confirm mine does 2 clicks as yours does on your first 2 pull-ups. The clicking of your third pull-up does sound unusual. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted March 15, 2020 Share #14 Posted March 15, 2020 It sounds like the film is not loaded properly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalan Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted March 15, 2020 18 minutes ago, ianman said: It sounds like the film is not loaded properly. I loaded the film well, I did everything according to the manual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalan Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted March 15, 2020 22 minutes ago, Stealth3kpl said: That clicking is far more pronounced than on my MP. I haven't been aware of clicking whilst moving the lever and had to really listen to confirm mine does 2 clicks as yours does on your first 2 pull-ups. The clicking of your third pull-up does sound unusual. Pete What should I do now? should I send it back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted March 15, 2020 Share #17 Posted March 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Zalan said: What should I do now? should I send it back? I would take it to a camera store familiar with Leica and ask them to look at it to see if they think it is faulty. Could you open the back and let us see the film moving through it as you pull-up? If you can film the sprockets going through the perforations. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalan Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted March 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, Stealth3kpl said: I would take it to a camera store familiar with Leica and ask them to look at it to see if they think it is faulty. Could you open the back and let us see the film moving through it as you pull-up? If you can film the sprockets going through the perforations. Pete Thank you! Unfortunately i can't open it because there are important pictures on the roll but i will watch it on a new roll. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayD28 Posted March 15, 2020 Share #19 Posted March 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Zalan said: The other thing I've noticed is that it sometimes runs a bit when I put on a movie. I didn't experience anything particularly during the operation, but it was strange. This was repeated several times. but the camera works further. I attached a video to see what I mean. If all this sounds normal to you and you don’t think there is a problem then I apologies. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi-gpPpPN-g Thank you for your time, really appreciate it. Kind Regards, Zalan Ilyés I don't understand what you mean when you write"The other thing I've noticed is that it sometimes runs a bit when I put on a movie." Please explain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted March 15, 2020 Share #20 Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Zalan said: What should I do now? should I send it back? Yes, you should. Show them what it is doing and ask them to help. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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