Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Rangefinder Whiteout Problem - The Answer from Leica
From: Dr.Alexander.Kraus@gmx.de
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2002 19:51:26 +0100 (MET)
References: <B8AF739B.1AF89%jbcollier@powersurfr.com>

> All I can say is that I have had a late M4-2 camera with no rangefinder
> flare problems. It was exactly like my M2. I also have an early M4-2 that
> flares exactly like my M6TTL. Others have reported M4-P cameras that did
> not
> flare like their M6 cameras. If it was a different mirror shape then it
> would be consistent from a certain point in production.

Well, if the change in mirror design occurred during the production time of
the M4-P, it is logical that there are late M4-Ps that flare and early ones
that don't flare. If a M4-2 flares, I has probably been upgraded with a new
mirror during an inspection or service.

Alex

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In reply to: Message from John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com> (Re: [Leica] Rangefinder Whiteout Problem - The Answer from Leica)