Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John, This is more logical, that a square head should be called something different to a hexagonal head, rather confusing otherwise. Thanks. I can't recall reading that any SLs were made in Canada, am I wrong in this? Jem - -----Original Message----- From: John Collier [SMTP:jbcollier@home.com] Sent: 08 May 2000 18:53 To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Leicaflex SL There are square screw head fittings and they are called "Robertson". They, and their drivers, are commonly available in Canada but I think, due to patent restrictions, harder to find elsewhere. If you cannot find the proper driver, it would be easy to fabricate one. Perhaps the Wetzlar cameras have the Allen fitting and the Midland cameras the Robertson? John DO NOT FORGET ABOUT TURNING CLOCKWISE ON THAT ONE FITTING!! > From: Jem Kime <jem.kime@cwcom.net> > > You might have one that a (hexagonal) allen driver fits but my socket is > square, are there square allen drivers as well? > However, this topic did bring to my attention that my base is missing a screw > on one side, so thanks! > Jem > -----Original Message----- > From: John Collier [SMTP:jbcollier@home.com] > > The secret is that you have to turn it CLOCKWISE to remove it. It takes a #3 > allen driver. > > John Collier > > >> From: thibault collin <tc-lnc@u-picardie.fr> >> >> You're damn right Jason! >> There is a socket screw inside the tripod mounting bush and you'd better not >> try to unscrew it unless you have the specific tool! I know what I'm talking >> about, I fu**ed one up this way wanting to remove this screw with an >> ordinary screw driver. I just "screwed up" the screw (!) and it took a hell >> of a time to Sherry Krauter to remove the base plate! Il took her a lot of >> time and me a lot of money. >> Anyway, you've been warned. >> Sincrely, >> Thib; >> >> At 10:24 08/05/00 +0100, you wrote: >>> Does anyone know how to remove the baseplate >>> on an SL? I suspect there may be a socket >>> screw inside the tripod mounting bush in >>> addition to the two small screws at either >>> end but would appreciate directions from >>> someone who's actually done it. >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Jason >>> >>> >>> >>