Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dave, if all lenses seem to be loose, then it is the lens mount that is the culprit. It needs to be retightened. Not being familiar with your camera, I don't know if the screws are visible once you remove the lens, or whether the mount cover needs to be removed first. Joe - ----- Original Message ----- From: "DMiller" <dave.miller@odyssey.on.ca> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2000 9:00 AM Subject: [Leica] Loose bayonet connection > I just had a question about looseness in the bayonet connection between my > R4s and new 100 mm f/2.8 APO R macro lens. I have been getting a little play > in the connection when focusing, created, I think, after racking the heavy > macro lens in and out. Now my other R lenses are also a bit loose in the > bayonet ring on the camera. > Is there a point this could become serious enough to send the camera back > for repairs? And is it likely to hurt my lens's attachment mounts? > When I first got the R4s, I was impressed with the tightness of the mount. > Now, it is slipping just enough to make a slight noise and be annoying when > rotating the lens focussing ring. > Regards > DaveM > >