Giorgis Posted September 21 Share #1 Posted September 21 Advertisement (gone after registration) I REPOSTED THIS FROM THE M11 MONOCHROM SITE as it may have a broader audience here. Has anyone had a problem with loss/breakage of the spring in the hot-shoe of the M11 Monochrom? I went out in the field to take some photographs and used a Leica SF-60 flash. I removed the flash and replaced the thumb grip back onto the hotshoe and it was very loose. When I returned home, I realised that the spring in the hotshoe was missing (maybe broken off or detached.) Is there a part number that I could order to replace it? Would it be an easy thing to do or would I have to send it to Leica for repairs? Any ideas of a spare part number that I could order. Thanking you in anticipation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 21 Posted September 21 Hi Giorgis, Take a look here HOTSHOE SPRING ON M11 MONOCHROM. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
nilsen Posted September 21 Share #2 Posted September 21 The two metal pins that make the pressure will over time flatten, at least it did for me. I used a little wooden tool I have to bend them up again. You can see them on the two sides of the hot shoe. I asked Leica about this, and the alternative is to send the entire camera in for service, which might make sense for you if you use the hot shoe a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgis Posted September 21 Author Share #3 Posted September 21 Thank you for your response. However, unfortunately the spring is not there and has fallen out in the field so I don't even have the metal pins. Appreciate your time to respond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyshire Man Posted September 21 Share #4 Posted September 21 56 minutes ago, Giorgis said: Thank you for your response. However, unfortunately the spring is not there and has fallen out in the field so I don't even have the metal pins. Appreciate your time to respond I’d get in touch with Leica, they may send you the part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgis Posted September 21 Author Share #5 Posted September 21 I will be so impressed if they do! Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldc Posted September 22 Share #6 Posted September 22 this is a known issue with hotshoe on M11, sometimes the pin doesnt lift properly and then you yank the flash off it rips the spring out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 22 Share #7 Posted September 22 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 9/21/2025 at 7:32 PM, Giorgis said: I will be so impressed if they do! Thank you Don’t hold your breath…. I am not aware of an independent repair person in SA, normally that would be the best option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgis Posted September 27 Author Share #8 Posted September 27 Baie dankie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now