Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Henry Ambrose obviously solved the problem the proper way. All the talk about rubbing compound, crok-us cloth, sand paper, was a bit much. If your camera is out of warranty, you can replace the pressure plate yourself. I did on an M2. I simply ordered the part, when it arrived, I installed it. And Bob's your uncle! Jim At 04:36 PM 4/16/99 -0500, you wrote: >As many of you know, there's been a lot of communication lately about the >scratching of film in some recently purchased M6s. My camera was one of >them. The scratches were on the back of the film and seemed to be caused >by the pressure plate. > >I just got my M6 back today from Leica USA and on first inspection it >appears that the pressure plate has been replaced. I did not receive any >written confirmation of this though. I may get some official paperwork to >document the repair. If I do I'll share it with you. > >The important part is that upon winding a roll of film through the camera >there are NO scratches! I'll have total confidence in the repair as soon >as I can run a few more rolls. > >I'm quite pleased with the service I've received from Leica through my >local dealer. My camera was gone exactly 1 week and it came back fixed. >That's about all anyone can ask for. :) > >Henry Ambrose > > >