Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 shutter-release problem
From: Henning Wulff <henningw@archiphoto.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 10:55:21 -0700
References: <F1798Ua8d9Ee4zadTMV0001dfa4@hotmail.com>

At 10:45 PM +1200 6/9/01, Mitch Brown wrote:
>>>I have a problem with the shutter release of a used M6 that I just
>>>bought by mail.

<snip>

>ve the leaf spring too far away from the back of the camera, it will 
>fire when you wind the shutter. When you get it right do as Henry 
>suggested and place a very tiny, tiny amount of loctite on the two 
>leaf spring retaining screws. A quality set of jewelers screwdrivers
>will be needed to avoid damaging the screws. Take your time and use 
>a good light source and you should be right.

All good advice, and all part of attempting attack on your camera 
with sharp implements, _BUT PLEASE_ :

I am no Henry!!!

;-)

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In reply to: Message from "Mitch Brown" <leicameter@hotmail.com> (Re: [Leica] M6 shutter-release problem)