Anyone got a good fix for busted Cosina viewfinder foot?

[Vickko]

Anyone got a good fix for busted Cosina viewfinder foot?

I've got a 21mm finder, and part of the foot, that slides under the rail of the accessory shoe, is broken off.

Vick

 

[kpas]

Maybe try building it up again with epoxy and then shape it down with a file when it is set?

 

[sevo]

Ask the local Cosina representative for a spare part? These finders still are being made, so parts must exist. They might even give you one for free - the price of the ABS cast shell is negligible, all the value is in the glass.

 

[kossi008]

How much is missing? The foot of mine is partially gone, but I can still use it, so I'm not even bothering with a repair...

 

[Vickko]

$20 spare part from Cosina. I'm waiting for it in the mail.

...Vick

 

[kossi008]

That's cool, I might reconsider my strategy yet...

 

[capitalK]

My 21mm finder foot is also partially broken but it's not causing me a problem at the moment. At least I know I can order the part if need be. Thanks.

 

[Glenn2]

I fixed one for a good friend and fellow RFF member a while back. The replacement foot was machined from brass and should last as long as the Leica it's used on.

It took more work than I expected, so probably wouldn't be economical unless you've got a milling machine or a friend with one who owes you a favor. I believe that CameraQuest can supply replacement plastic feet for CV finders.

Glenn

 

[Roninman]

Vick, would you mind giving me that source's address for the sparepart ?_ I've not been able to get one!

 

[Bill58]

JB Weld steel epoxy from your local hardware/ auto parts store will fix it.