Hexar Rf Selftimer Switch Fell Off

[raid]

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How can I get a replacement lever for the Hexar RF that is on the front of the camera? It is for selecting the Vf frame?

 

[dct]

How can I get a replacement selftimer switch for the Hexar RF?

Do you mean the outside OFF/S/C/Timer switch around the shutter button? What exactly did happen inside the top plate? Are there broken parts around? Or is it more an electronic problem?

 

[sanmich]

Raid,
I would try Greg Weber

 

[raid]

When I got the camera, the screw holding the Frameline preview lever on the front of the camera level was missing, so I used a screw from an old pair of sunglasses. Somehow, the screw fell off again, and the lever vanished with it. Nothing else is messed up. I am assuming that the lost black lever was for a self timer, but it could be for selecting a frame.

Thanks for the tip on contacting Greg Weber. I sent him an email.

 

[raid]

Do you mean the outside OFF/S/C/Timer switch around the shutter button? What exactly did happen inside the top plate? Are there broken parts around? Or is it more an electronic problem?

I was wrong; it is the lever for selecting a frame. Do I even need it?

 

[FrankS]

I never use that lever. Stick a piece of tape over the hole.

 

[raid]

I never use that lever. Stick a piece of tape over the hole.

Good advice, Frank. I am glad that it is not a function that is needed.

Thanks.

Sorry about your dog.

 

[rlouzan]

Hi Raid,

If you get another replacement screw just apply some, partially dry, clear nail polish to the threads.

Happy Holidays,
Robert

When I got the camera, the screw holding the Frameline preview lever on the front of the camera level was missing, so I used a screw from an old pair of sunglasses. Somehow, the screw fell off again, and the lever vanished with it. Nothing else is messed up. I am assuming that the lost black lever was for a self timer, but it could be for selecting a frame.

Thanks for the tip on contacting Greg Weber. I sent him an email.

 

[raid]

I will do so Robert. First, I need to get the lever and the screw.

 

[rlouzan]

Raid,

If you can't find one perhaps you could adapt a Leica-m lever, or local machinist could make you one out of aluminum (at a reasonable price)..

Regards,
Robert

 

[raid]

Raid,

If you can't find one perhaps you could adapt a Leica-m lever, or local machinist could make you one out of aluminum.

Regards,
Robert

Robert,
I asked Greg Weber for a suggestion (like yours) if he does not have such a lever and screw. It should be feasible since nothing special seems to be included in such a fix.