Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Light Leak in G2 & M3
From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 06:35:41 +0000
 
ARTHURWG@aol.com wrote:
>I had similar light leaks in my M3 back in 1973. It was the shutter; ruined 
>several fine pictures. Arthur
>

One potential cause of light leak on an M3 is a missing plug which covers a
small hole behind the lens flange. I understand that this hole is to
facilitate some types of adjustment. Light leaks occur during lens changes
when the hole is exposed.

Dan K.
Replies: Reply from john <bosjohn@mediaone.net> (Re: [Leica] Light Leak in G2 & M3)