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

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M2 bayonet mount
From: "Robert G. Stevens" <robsteve@hfx.andara.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 11:17:54 -0300

Paul:

I have an M3 which has a much tighter fit than my M6.  I think it must be
normal for the older cameras. It still goes on smoothly with no binding
though.  Maybe they used siffer springs in the mounting flanges on the
older cameras.

Regards,

Robert

At 02:04 PM 6/26/99 +0100, you wrote:
>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.
>
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