RF alignment

[mmmel]

Hi guys, I've been facing some problems with my hexar rf recently. When I bought the camera, the rangefinder alignment (horizontal) seemed to be out so I sent it to my local camera workshop for a cla. I have just gotten it back and again the issue still seems to be there. I have handled a bessa r4m and the difference is significant imho.

So, to cut a long story short, I would like to find out from you guys if you have faced any issues with the hexar's alignment?

 

[Ronald M]

You could give details. Hexar focus is not the same as Leica focus if that is what you expected.

 

[flip]

If you search here or via google, you can find a detailed description of how to align it. Now too hard. That said, it is a short effective baselength and alignment will be easier with a magnifying eyepiece.

 

[mmmel]

the horizontal is always slightly out which drive me nuts because i prefer it to snap into focus..

 

[flip]

the horizontal is always slightly out which drive me nuts because i prefer it to snap into focus..

I blame that issue for a bunch of shortfocussed 60/1.2 shots. 🙁 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1937 helped me a lot, but I think there are also pictures out there somewhere. I simply lost the link.

 

[mmmel]

thanks for the link!
i am left eyed, so could it be because of my eye rather than the alignment? is there a way to check this? i just want to know if the shop did their job. since i paid for the service, i'd go back to get it readjusted if it's still no good.

 

[35mmdelux]

take it back and have them give it another look.

 

[mmmel]

i'll do just that. thanks 35mmdelux 🙂