Glockodile Posted August 11, 2022 Share #1 Posted August 11, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, I just got a Leica M2, it was advertised as having been CLA'd but it has some kind of stuff in the viewfinder. It doesn't look like Fungus I don't think, my best guess is haze? Any help identifying it is apricated, please forgive the bad photos it was hard to capture a photo showing it even though its easy to see in person. Thanks! 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! 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/335423-what-is-this-haze-inside-my-viewfinder/?do=findComment&comment=4487294'>More sharing options...
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AndreasG Posted August 11, 2022 Share #2 Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) It is remaining haze, the CLA obviously was done in a hurry. Either live with it - there is no impact on the photos you shoot - or go for another CLA. I would leave it as it is. If possible, ask the seller for a discount. Edited August 11, 2022 by AndreasG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockodile Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted August 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, AndreasG said: It is remaining haze, the CLA obviously was done in a hurry. Either live with it - there is no impact on the photos you shoot - or go for another CLA. I would leave it as it is. If possible, ask the seller for a discount. Thank you, I don't want to have it CLA'd again because all mechanical aspects are functioning perfectly, It's not effecting my view through the finder at all. I was just worried it could be fungus and get worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 11, 2022 Share #4 Posted August 11, 2022 Fungus looks different, just google for it. As you say, the mechanics are functioning well and as far as the photos tell me, the outer appearance of the camera is excellent, simply enjoy your M2! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockodile Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted August 11, 2022 1 minute ago, AndreasG said: Fungus looks different, just google for it. As you say, the mechanics are functioning well and as far as the photos tell me, the outer appearance of the camera is excellent, simply enjoy your M2! Great thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 11, 2022 Share #6 Posted August 11, 2022 If the CLAvwas done recently, the camera should be returned to the workshop that did it to give the glass a last wipe. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockodile Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted August 12, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 22 hours ago, jaapv said: If the CLAvwas done recently, the camera should be returned to the workshop that did it to give the glass a last wipe. I'm just not sure it's worth it if its not gonna grow, doesn't effect the view in the finder, and I'm gonna have to deal with shipping, though it would be prettier and could effect resale value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 12, 2022 Share #8 Posted August 12, 2022 It does look like the inside of the window has been cleaned with an oily rag and deciding what it is is probably something you can only do by moving the camera around in different light. But some of the haze to me looks maybe like the damage you get to coated glass after fungus has been removed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted August 12, 2022 Share #9 Posted August 12, 2022 I'd get it cleaned. You will be surprised as to how much brighter and clearer the VF will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockodile Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted August 12, 2022 Okay, update the seller, Tamarkin Camera, has offered to have it cleaned up at no charge so I'm gonna have to wait a week to shoot on it lol. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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