Landberg
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Hi! My xpan is a bit of in the rf adjustment, i found this guide but i can't understand it. Can some one explain this?
http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/008zw6
http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/008zw6
RF adjustment? explain this guide?
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farlymac
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On the left in the photo, is the knurled ring to set the vertical. The OP suggests setting this first, as it messes up the horizontal.
After setting the lens at infinity, and looking at something that is more than 100"/31m in the distance (a tree or telephone pole is good for this), you should turn it forward or backward until the images in the viewfinder match along say, the bottom or top of the image. Looks like a small bladed screwdriver would be good for this.
Again, with the lens at infinity, you adjust the horizontal by turning the screw with the c-clip, until the images in the viewfinder line up both right or left side. This screw apparently has an eccentric (or cam) mounted on the other side, and will turn continuously, instead of in and out. Turn it either clockwise, or counter, depending on which way the images travel. The OP doesn't mention having to remove the c-clip for the adjustment, so I wouldn't worry about that.
The red stuff is lacquer, used to lock the adjustments, and has to be removed before making changes (use a pick, like a dental tool). Fingernail polish is a good substitute for locking them again after you are done. Just allow it to cure for a few hours before closing it back up, to let the fumes out.
PF
After setting the lens at infinity, and looking at something that is more than 100"/31m in the distance (a tree or telephone pole is good for this), you should turn it forward or backward until the images in the viewfinder match along say, the bottom or top of the image. Looks like a small bladed screwdriver would be good for this.
Again, with the lens at infinity, you adjust the horizontal by turning the screw with the c-clip, until the images in the viewfinder line up both right or left side. This screw apparently has an eccentric (or cam) mounted on the other side, and will turn continuously, instead of in and out. Turn it either clockwise, or counter, depending on which way the images travel. The OP doesn't mention having to remove the c-clip for the adjustment, so I wouldn't worry about that.
The red stuff is lacquer, used to lock the adjustments, and has to be removed before making changes (use a pick, like a dental tool). Fingernail polish is a good substitute for locking them again after you are done. Just allow it to cure for a few hours before closing it back up, to let the fumes out.
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Rikard,
I think the knurled wheel is standing upright in the picture. Going from your left to right. There's one lighter piece of metal on the left. You can see through the opening that was covered by the Hot Shoe. The next darker piece of metal I believe is the wheel (it spins vertically).
I bet if you take the hot shoe off and look it will seem like second nature to you. Make sure you have a good very small screw driver and good luck. I know you will be fine.
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I think the knurled wheel is standing upright in the picture. Going from your left to right. There's one lighter piece of metal on the left. You can see through the opening that was covered by the Hot Shoe. The next darker piece of metal I believe is the wheel (it spins vertically).
I bet if you take the hot shoe off and look it will seem like second nature to you. Make sure you have a good very small screw driver and good luck. I know you will be fine.
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Landberg
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Thank you! It was really easy!😉
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EXCELLENT!
If it's not too much to ask, please take more illustrative pictures and post them here. The Mods could move this over to the camera repair forum.
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If it's not too much to ask, please take more illustrative pictures and post them here. The Mods could move this over to the camera repair forum.
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