Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Saturday March 29, 1997 Marc James Small wrote: > Older bayonets are built to quite tight tolerances. I doubt that you would > harm anything by using a LITTLE force, but I would be very wary of using a > LOT of force. Perhaps a small amount of oil or grease would help, but, I > stress, a SMALL amount. There is physical interference between the M6 preview lever and BOOWU-M casting. Possible solutions are to retrofit a M4 preview lever or machine the collars so as to provide a small groove for clearance. I have had several BOOWU-M sets modified by turning and can refer you to a competent photo machine shop if you like. I have not tried it, but believe using a BOOWU with LSM adapter will give sufficient clearance. On the other hand, the -M version is currently selling for somewhat less than just the LSM adapters; plus the UOORF mini-bayonet adapter will let you use newer Summicron 50 lenses. My advice is find a new preview lever or have the castings turned - cosmetics are retained very nicely. John Barnabas john@ucs.com - ------------------