Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan, All of these responses are of course POSSIBLE, and I can't dispute any of them, but there is a MUCH more likely story. The aperture ring (the one you turn) couples to another ring. This ring couples to the inner aperture ring by two screws. The lens was disassembled (intentionally or accidently) and re-assembled by someone who didn't know they had the inner coupling ring upside down. Also, if the diaphragm blades are not assembled properly, the lens MAY not go from wide open to f16...I assume it does, however. ANY decent camera repairman (i.e., not a Leica shop) should be able to handle this problem, especially on that particular lens. If this is NOT the problem, then please investigate the rest of the suggestions. Walt On Wed, 28 Nov 2001 15:27:11 EST SthRosner@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 11/28/01 11:10:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, > eric.calderwood@btinternet.com writes: > > > I have this DR-Summicron which has its aperture scale and index directly > > > opposite to the distance scale. When mounted on the camera, the distance > > > index is facing up and the aperture index and scale is facing down. > > > > > > Is there a way to rectify this? > > > > > > Dan K, > > Dan: > > All of the DR and Rigid Summicrons were matched to individual focussing > mounts when delivered new from the factory. The likelihood is that your > Summicron lens head - - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html