Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Advice, please: Nocti/M3
From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 12:45:07 +0000

>Chandos Michael Brown wrote:
>>My Nocticlux/M3 combo has developed an alarming propensity toward
>>separation, to wit:
>>the damn lens won't stay on the camera.
>>
>>I purchased the lens NOS and it will stay attached to the M4-P.  The M3 
>>mount shows no sign of excessive wear.  Can the catch be adjusted?
>>
>>You haven't lived until you've felt a Noctilux loosen in your hand as you 
>>pull the camera from the bag . . .
>>
>>Yrs. breathlessly,
>>
>Hi Chandos,
>
>First word of advice.................DON'T PUT IT ON THE M3!:)
>
>Do you hear the distinct "click" when you lock the Nocti onto the M3? If not 
>I'd have the camera and lens in front of a service centre and let them 
>deterimine what your situation is. And for sure, I'd not put the lens on the 
>M3 again until it's checked out.
>
>To say the least you sure will be "breathless" if you drop the Nocti and 
>crack up the glass ware.
>
>I know  couple of times on my M6's I have been careless in putting the 
>Noctilux on the body and not turned it to complete the "click" as the 
>locking flange connects. And then experienced what you have.
>
>ted
>

Ted

Am I right to assume that the Noctilux WILL not mate with the M3s?

Dan K.
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