Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 02:59 PM 8/25/00 -0700, Robert Jagitsch wrote: >I just acquired a Hexar RF, and after completing the first roll and >during a walk back to my car, the lens fell off, landing on the >asphalt. I had a DR Summicron attached. Left two small nicks and >crunched the filter (I'm glad I had that insurance policy in effect.) >But otherwise no ill effects. > >After searching for the cause, it seems the lens release button on >the Hexar needs a lot less pressure to release, and there is no guard >around the button. > >Has anyone with an RF seen something similar before? I know I'm going >to be paranoid from now on, double checking that the button hasn't >been pressed. Any way to adjust it so it takes significantly more >pressure before releasing? > >-R Since it is the great protector of all things photographic, I think the answer is to glue a UV filter over the release button. Your lens will never come off again. Your heart will be safe. Jim