Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It is only for adjusting the vertical alignment on the late M4-2 and up cameras. John Collier > From: Rei Shinozuka <shino@ubspainewebber.com> > > is the purpose of this instrument solely to adjust vertical shift? or is it > useful to adjusting horizontal (i.e., rangefinder adjustment)? > > >> From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com> >> >> It requires a special tool (150000001279 ADJ. RF M4P,M6) which sells for >> about $250US. You can buy it from Leica NJ. If you know what you are doing >> it is possible to adjust it after having removed the top plate but using the >> tool is the best and easiest way. >> >> John Collier >> >>> From: "John McLeod" <johnmcleod@att.net> >>> >>> Apologies in advance since this has been covered before, but if someone can >>> tell me how to adjust the vertical alignment on my classic M6 rangefinder, I >>> would appreciate it. My understanding is that if the two images don't >>> vertically align (i.e. one is above the other), it's possible to remove the >>> red Leica dot and use a small screwdriver or instrument to make an >>> adjustment. Well, I removed the dot without incident, but don't see an >>> obvious slot to turn. Suggestion, comments, warnings appreciated. >>> > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html