anstigmat Posted February 22, 2023 Share #1 Posted February 22, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a lovely chrome M4-P that I got early this year. It's nearly mint. A real gem! I've wanted one of these since I first saw a picture of one on Camera Quest. The RF is great in close to close-medium distances. Once you start getting beyond 8-10ft the vertical alignment is clearly a bit off. I can still focus like this but it's not great. This is the only issue this camera has. Is there any DIY way to adjust this or is there anyone in the USA without extreme wait times or prices that can do this for me? So many repair places seem like 6mo out in backlog and some charge 300+ just to look at an RF. I'd love to get this one issue fixed and continue enjoying my camera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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spydrxx Posted February 23, 2023 Share #2 Posted February 23, 2023 Don't procrastinate. Get it done right by a known professional and then you won't have to fuss about it being "slightly off". I've been around the block on similar issues over the years, some I adjusted on my own, others I shipped out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 23, 2023 Share #3 Posted February 23, 2023 If it is only off at certain distances the adjustment is not completely straightforward. If you have to ask here, don’t and have a professional do it. Make an appointment to send it in and use the camera up to that time. Tha work itself is basically whilst you wait, and should certainly not have more than a week turnaround. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anstigmat Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted February 23, 2023 Ok, I wrote an email to Sherry to see the wait times. Anyone else people can recommend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted February 23, 2023 Share #5 Posted February 23, 2023 25 minutes ago, anstigmat said: Ok, I wrote an email to Sherry to see the wait times. Anyone else people can recommend? DAG (Don Goldbeg) or Youxin Ye (YYE Camera) would be my first choices over Sherry, although I've used her occasionally as well on items others had too long a waiting time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 23, 2023 Share #6 Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) 23 hours ago, anstigmat said: So many repair places seem like 6mo out in backlog and some charge 300+ just to look at an RF. I'd love to get this one issue fixed and continue enjoying my camera. You can't expect a professional repairer to perpetually shunt all their more complicated and lucrative work down their schedule just because something easy comes along, it doesn't work that way. A small adjustment takes the same administration time as a full CLA, so a full CLA takes precedence because it is more cost conscious. And if you find one that can do the work immediately assume they have no other work on their books, and why? I suggested a video to look at for adjusting the vertical alignment when you asked this question on Photrio (Leica forum comes second), but again it comes to 'if you have to ask don't do it'. Edited February 23, 2023 by 250swb Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anstigmat Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted February 23, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 17 minutes ago, 250swb said: You can't expect a professional repairer to perpetually shunt all their more complicated and lucrative work down their schedule just because something easy comes along, it doesn't work that way. Whatever man, I'm not asking to be brought the the front of anyone's line. I just don't want to be without my camera for 6mo because of the vertical alignment, which is why I'm asking for advice...not a lecture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 23, 2023 Share #8 Posted February 23, 2023 25 minutes ago, anstigmat said: Whatever man, I'm not asking to be brought the the front of anyone's line. I just don't want to be without my camera for 6mo because of the vertical alignment, which is why I'm asking for advice...not a lecture. I’m pointing out reality, if you think that is a lecture you have no grasp of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anstigmat Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted February 23, 2023 1 minute ago, 250swb said: I’m pointing out reality, if you think that is a lecture you have no grasp of it. What a real charmer you've turned out to be. Luckily Youxin sent me a nice email with a link to an adjustment tool and instructions on how to DIY it. He also told me how I can send in the camera and what his rush fee is. What he didn't do was give me some snarky remarks, you should take notes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin T-M Posted February 24, 2023 Share #10 Posted February 24, 2023 About your M4-P? A canadian or a German? Absolutely not the same camera! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 24, 2023 Share #11 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, anstigmat said: What a real charmer you've turned out to be. Luckily Youxin sent me a nice email with a link to an adjustment tool and instructions on how to DIY it. He also told me how I can send in the camera and what his rush fee is. What he didn't do was give me some snarky remarks, you should take notes. So you don't think charging you extra for a 'rush' job is cynical, or does it confirm what I said about a repairers schedule and costs? But that combined with showing you how to do it yourself is code for 'can't be bothered'. But I guess you can also refer to the video link I sent you in the first place. Edited February 24, 2023 by 250swb Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joel1 Posted February 24, 2023 Share #12 Posted February 24, 2023 I also have a silver anniversary edition M4-P like new in the box with all the papers. If I were to send it in, I would use DAG. He communicates very well and does first rate work. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anstigmat Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share #13 Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, 1joel1 said: I also have a silver anniversary edition M4-P like new in the box with all the papers. If I were to send it in, I would use DAG. He communicates very well and does first rate work. Joel Good to know! Glad there are so many great Leica techs out there. This is why I bought back into this system. Sometimes there are growing pains when you acquire an older body but once you get it working, you're good for years on end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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