Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think the shipment is part of the problem. I can't imagine that Solms is sending out cameras with misalignment problems. A few months ago, I sold my M4-P to a person in South Korea. It was a body in perfect technical condition. However, it arrived with grave vertical and horizontal misalignment problems... I agree that a camera should be able to take a shipping when it is reasonably packed. The M6 box may not be that (camera in plastic box, then a cardboard box) and I guess it is sensitive to bumps during the transport, unless the box is packed inside another box containing a soft material for protection. Anyway, I think the people in Solms should take a look at their construction plans, to see if the focusing pieces can be locked together in a better way. I know that the M2-M3-M4 were made differently (better?!?), and I have never had any problems with cameras of this type, even after dropping them on the concrete (M2 & M4, both landed on the 35 mm lens hood). First priority should be to check the packing arrangments from the Solms factory & distributors though. I have noticed that my repairman always pack my M:s very thoroghly after CLA-jobs... But a change of construction would be most welcome, as this is not the first time we are talking about M6 misalignment problems on the LUG. Best, Hans Pahlen > > Also, if the camera can't take the shipping, it ain't gonna take the use I > give it... >