Leica M5 Rangefinder Assembly Compatibility

[Steinberg2010]

Hi,

Curious to know if anyone has any experience with the cross-compatibility of the M5 rangefinder assembly. I know that sometimes people have replaced the assembly in a given model with one from a different M-model. Is that possible with the M5? Mine has a few wiggles in the patch and while Sherry told me not to be concerned about separation I find it a bit annoying... I'm wondering if I can transplant a donor finder from another model in perhaps?

Thanks!

~S

 

[awilder]

If you're considering exchanging the entire RF/VF unit, the M5 is a little different as it includes a prism to relay the meter display. You'd need to find another M5 to exchange parts or simply have the problem fixed if really bothering you.

 

[SimonPJ]

Sherry installed an M6 finder to replace the un-repairable original one in my M5, retaining the meter display.

 

[Steinberg2010]

Sherry installed an M6 finder to replace the un-repairable original one in my M5, retaining the meter display.

This is what I had in mind! Thanks for the tip!

~S

 

[Matthew Runkel]

Yes, Sherry can replace the M5 rangefinder with an MP rangefinder. I almost had this done a dozen years ago and it was no issue at the time for her to order an MP rangefinder.

 

[mothertrucker]

My M5 came with 6 framelines when I got it -I am not sure which model it came out of. My guess is the original one had separation.

I wish it had the original framelines so I had the meter spot outlines. - I don't use 28 or 75mm lenses anyway.