Nick De Marco Posted September 1, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 1, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) After a very long day, mainly out taking photos, came home to the house in Italy and managed to turn my bag upside down when it was open. M6 hit the stone floor with a mighty crash. No visible damage (even to the floor) but the Rapidwinder seemed to be a bit loose. Finished the film, and meter etc seems to be working OK. Rapid winder does still close on body, but the knob is now quite loose where it was tight. Should I give it a CLA or just hope its still fine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mantice Posted September 1, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 1, 2009 Should I give it a CLA or just hope its still fine? It will be up to you though - assume its working. Personally I will send out for CLA (recommend some very reputable 3rd-party - I'll let someone else point it out since I forgot their name) because I rather have the camera be check to prevent it died on unexpected moment. Your Leica is tough BTW, and its not digital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Natscher Posted September 2, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 2, 2009 After a very long day, mainly out taking photos, came home to the house in Italy and managed to turn my bag upside down when it was open. M6 hit the stone floor with a mighty crash. No visible damage (even to the floor) but the Rapidwinder seemed to be a bit loose. Finished the film, and meter etc seems to be working OK. Rapid winder does still close on body, but the knob is now quite loose where it was tight. Should I give it a CLA or just hope its still fine? What I would worry about is the lens! From an impact like that, wouldn't an element in the lens become decentered? Fine focus might be impossible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted September 2, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2009 Beware of hidden damage to lens, lens mount alignment, and rangefinder. If you know how, this can be home checked to a decent degree, but considering you are asking, I advise a pro check it out. With proper tools, they can ultimately do better than anybody at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer Posted September 2, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 2, 2009 If it works, why mend it? Shoot a film, develop and look at the result. Then you'll know if your M6 works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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