Hexar RF repair question

[artandscience]

This seems to be the forum where I can ask a Hexar RF question. Don't worry, I have an M2 and some Leica lenses so I'm one of the brethren.

Just bought a fine condition RF on ePrey and when I dug it out of the box it evidenced a vertical displacement in the rangefinder. No problem, I thought, there have been instructions posted here on how to re-adjust both horizontal and vertical on the rangefinder.

But when I took the top plate off (nervy process) I found that the big prism next to the diopter eyepiece was completely loose. The glue holding it in place has just separated. No apparent external damage to the camera to suggest it was an impact.

I plan to glue it back into place (with a little pressure) using some superglue. Anyone see an issue with this? Anyone done it? I expect I'll have to re-set the rangefinder after doing this as it is unlikely it will be exactly where the factory put it but I'm expecting no ill effects after a successful gluing other than the work of re-calibrating the rangefinder.

The prism is a very precise horizontal and fore-and-aft fit, there is just a _little_ vertical float when it is unglued.

thanks, Stefan

 

[back alley]

wait for a truly knowledgeable answer...but i seem to recall something about some glues giving off a gas that can haze mirrors etc.
i have no idea which do and don't though.

joe

 

[ghost]

return it. the seller should give you a refund.

or send it to sony. they still repair the hrf.

 

[KoNickon]

I would never use superglue on any camera repair. There's the gas issue, as mentioned above, but also, that would create a permanent bond. With repairs you always want to have the option of undoing things.

Definitely, send it off to Sony (or get the refund).

 

[pvdhaar]

It can't be emphasized enough; DON'T use cyanoacrylate (super glue) anywhere near glass. The gasses that emanate from it etch glass!! It doesn't even have to be on the glass itself to do its damaging deeds..

 

[furcafe]

Or send it to Greg Weber (www.webercamera.com).

return it. the seller should give you a refund.

or send it to sony. they still repair the hrf.