R2a framelines

[wintoid]

I've had my R2a for a couple of months now, and I just noticed that if I point it at something dark (e.g. the carpet) I can see faintly all the framelines, not just the ones selected. I can also see a shape which looks like the tab to a sticker or something (sort of like a small semi-circular blob on the side of a larger rectangle).

Should I be worried? It's no inconvenience at all, but if it's a symptom of something wrong, I'd rather know sooner than later, so I can get it sorted out under warranty.

Many thanks

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

If I were you I certainly would sort this out under warranty.

Send the carpet back straight away - it should not do this.

When the new carpet is delivered remove any tabs and stickers before you look at it through the viewfinder.

 

[wintoid]

LOL very good 😀

 

[enochRoot]

i've noticed that on the R3A. i assume it's normal for the design.

 

[Fred]

Justtried it with my R, If the light source is from the side slightly to the front I get to see all the lines... just.

I do not see (yet) the sticker though. This is not a big problem for me, only just noticed it.

Change the carpet 🙂

 

[Ken F.]

Wintoid,

I notice the same effect as Tony, no sticker either?
Also tried this with my Leica MP, but only the selected frameline is visible.

Cheers,
KF

 

[enochRoot]

i should have been more clear. i don't see any "sticker" either...just all the framelines. you can see what look like the masks around the framelines as a faintly lighter area. maybe that is the "sticker" he mentions. and yes...on my mp, you can only see the selected framelines no matter what.

 

[wintoid]

Thanks guys I guess I don't need to worry too much.

 

[BrianPhotog]

Hmm...just noticed the same on my R2 and R2a. Didn't notice it before since I don't usually focus on a black wall 🙂

 

[wintoid]

Do you see the sticker thing too or just the framelines?

 

[BrianPhotog]

Do you see the sticker thing too or just the framelines?

Just framelines...?

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I had no problem with this one...

 

[wintoid]

Hehe did you go to all that trouble just for me?

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I sell handmade carpets from time time and need product pix for eBay.

You would not have the framelines issue if you had bought a Leica. You would not be able to afford a carpet too.

 

[wintoid]

Bah! Thanks for keeping me entertained Jon 😀