Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- -----Original Message----- From: COLBYG@ULV.EDU <COLBYG@ULV.EDU> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Monday, March 08, 1999 3:09 PM Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: M6 scratching film -Reply >Rewind tension...a corollary to film scratching > >> [Richard Edwards] I have never had to turn so hard as I do when >> rewinding my M6. As I get near the end of the process, I worry >> about breaking off the rewind crank through twisting so hard. > >According to a highly-regarded Leica service professional, the M6's aren't >lubricated particularly well when new. CLA may be in order. Now that is a bit like buying a new auto and finding that it needs a lube job right after leaving the sales lot! Suely Leica could do better than that. jh