Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]This can be as simple as an adjustment of the screws on the camera body mount. Had this problem on a new M6. Bob - ---------- >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. > >