Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M2 bayonet mount
From: "Robert McElwee" <romcelwee@mindspring.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 09:35:46 -0400

This can be as simple as an adjustment of the screws on the camera body 
mount. Had this problem on a new M6.

Bob

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>From: "Paul Bolam" <Paul@bolam67.freeserve.co.uk>
>To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
>Subject: [Leica] M2 bayonet mount
>Date: Sat, Jun 26, 1999, 9:04 AM
>

> I bought an M2 the other day and have found that when mounting a lens it is
> an extremely tight and stiff fit to the bayonet mount.  I've tried both
> Summilux & Noctilux lenses with the same result. Unlike my M6, which feels
> like "a knife thru butter" when changing either of these lenses.
>
> Should I take the camera back to the shop? They had another M2 for the same
> price but it was dented.
>
> Alternatively, is it worth lubricating the bayonet mount or lens bayonet, if
> so, how?
>
> Visually, I can't see any problems on the lens throat and there are no signs
> of dents either.
>
> Look forward to your advice,
> Paul.
>
>