Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill - This isn't a perfect solution, but I've taken to making a very small black rectangle, using a fine-tip felt pen - in the middle of the finder illumination window. It doesn't solve the problem entirely, but it certainly helps. Santa WAS good to you! B.D. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Bill Larsen > Sent: Saturday, December 26, 1998 2:40 PM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: [Leica] M6 Rangefinder Flare > > > Has anyone have a good "field fix" for rangefinder flare on > the M6 (HM)? This topic was briefly discussed in December > 1996 under the topic "M6 finder problem." At that time, it > appears that Leica acknowledged there was a problem that > they were working to resolve. The suggestions for fixes > were to move the camera position or place translucent tape > over the frame illumination window. > > What do the habitual low light users do to resolve this > problem??? > > Santa was very good to me this year, delivering a 1.4/75 on > Christmas Eve. As with all good things, there appear to be > unintended consequences. > > Congratulations to Ted and may all Luggers have an extremely > good New Year. > > Regards, Bill Larsen > ohlen@lightspeed.net > > -- > >