In trouble with my Leica IIIf

[acanalda]

Hi to all,

Suddenly the main speed dial of my Leica IIIf became completely "mad". I can turn it even without wounding the shutter. The dial turns but it seems to be "disengadged" The shutter release button works and the shutter operate but I don't know at what speed. :bang:

Any suggestion? 😕

Regards,

Arturo

 

[colyn]

As Fred has said the grub screws have probably come loose. Tighten the 3 screws and find B then loosen the screws and turn the dial to B and tighten.

 

[acanalda]

Fred, Colyn,

Thanks for you reply. You're right. I have loose the 3 screws. So I can't tight them. The nightmare starts searching those kind of screws.

Regards,

Arturo

 

[HuubL]

How can you loose three screws at once? Probably two were already gone and you lost the last one now. A willing repairman will be able to send you three replacement screws so you can fix it yourself.

 

[acanalda]

Thanks to all.

The camera needs servicing due a major problem with the shutter also.

regards,

Arturo

 

[acanalda]

The leica has been repaired. Here is an example of how it "works". This photo has been taken without being noticed in Madrid's Metro. Leica IIIf, Summar 50mm 1:2 and Kodak TriX ASA 400

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=90641&ppuser=24877

Regards,

Arturo