M11 Flash Shoe Spring Flattened

[michaelbrenner]

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I have a vintage 21mm finder, which at first fit properly in the flash shoe of my M11.  However, now it fits so loosely that it will slide off, unless I wedge it in there with something (I usually use a toothpick on each side).  The digital finder continues to fit with no issues.  Any ideas on how to remedy this situation?

[erl]

Leica need to redesign the hot shoe. My M10 has the same issue. I have lost two EVF's as a direct consequence, at great expense to self. The same EVF's fit perfectly in my M6,7,8 and 9, but the M10 hot shoes is a design disaster. I have had Leica Service 'adjust' the springs but the result is pathetic.

My solution is to insert a small piece of insulation tape to 'jam' the shoe when inserted. Most inelegant as a bit of engineering, but it works.

[kyono]

Check this topic.

https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/395665-hotshoe-springs-m11/#comment-5335621

[michaelbrenner]

10 hours ago, kyono said:

Check this topic.

https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/395665-hotshoe-springs-m11/#comment-5335621

The tools are on the way!

[michaelbrenner]

Here is the post recommending the tools.

 

 

[jakontil]

On 6/30/2024 at 2:03 PM, erl said:

Leica need to redesign the hot shoe. My M10 has the same issue. I have lost two EVF's as a direct consequence, at great expense to self. The same EVF's fit perfectly in my M6,7,8 and 9, but the M10 hot shoes is a design disaster. I have had Leica Service 'adjust' the springs but the result is pathetic.

My solution is to insert a small piece of insulation tape to 'jam' the shoe when inserted. Most inelegant as a bit of engineering, but it works.

Erl, evf is electronic viewfinder right? Or you mean the OVF?

[erl]

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12 hours ago, jakontil said:

Erl, evf is electronic viewfinder right? Or you mean the OVF?

Eek! Yes. Thank you for the correction.   More accurately put: The Auxillary VF, as in it goes in the hot shoe.