tperic
Newbie
Hi guys,
I'm trying to adjust the rangefinder on a Vivitar 35EE. I did the horizontal ok, but the tried adjusting the vertical and almost did it, but first everytime I tried it moved also horizontally drastically. And then I had to adjust the vertical again, and what happened next is the whole viewfinder was thrown off center with the patch also completely off center.
I also checked link below if I messed up anything but I don't know, mirrors dont look like they physically moved any.
www.35mmc.com
Any insights what went wrong and how to fix this?
Thanks!
BR Tim
I'm trying to adjust the rangefinder on a Vivitar 35EE. I did the horizontal ok, but the tried adjusting the vertical and almost did it, but first everytime I tried it moved also horizontally drastically. And then I had to adjust the vertical again, and what happened next is the whole viewfinder was thrown off center with the patch also completely off center.
I also checked link below if I messed up anything but I don't know, mirrors dont look like they physically moved any.
Fixing Vertical Rangefinder Misalignment in Compact Rangefinder Cameras - By Bob Janes
Those who shoot rangefinder cameras on a regular basis are probably aware of (they may even feel plagued by) vertical rangefinder misalignment. A camera rangefinder works by superimposing a (generally central) patch reflected from a position slightly to the side of the viewfinder into the direct...
www.35mmc.com
Any insights what went wrong and how to fix this?
Thanks!
BR Tim
