Sticky framelines on M6

[Gabriel M.A.]

Over a week ago I dropped my M6 (it was on a table, and somebody grabbed another bag next to it, dragging my bag along and dropped it). Since then, the framelines have been "sticky". If I change lenses, the 35-135 framelines tend to stay on.

If I want the 50-75 or 28-90 framelines to come on if I move the lever or the corresponding lens is mounted, I have to give the body a nice "bump", sometimes a couple of times. I don't want to do this. I've already gotten a quote from DAG and will be sending it, but I just can't imagine being without my M6 for 4 or more weeks (that's how long it typically takes him to do any job).

Has anybody else experienced this problem?

 

[dcsang]

Eeek..

Gabe, I've never experienced it but how much was the quote from DAG on something like this?

Curious,
Dave

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

If I recall correctly, it was about $90. I described to him exactly what was going on. I'm thinking of having the flare-free optics installed if I send him my M6, anyway. Might as well if it's making the trip.

Although I have a "method" for working around it (put a finger over the light window), it is very annoying to have the patch flare under certain circumstances in low light conditions.

 

[aizan]

my framelines on the hexar rf were hanging up a bit. with a 50mm on the body, it wouldn't click back completely if you previewed the 28/90 pair. a recent servicing fixed it.

 

[Nikon Bob]

Sorry to hear about your experience and I hope you get it corrected by DAG. I was worried abit about air travel with an M and was assured that it met Mil spec and would withstand 100gs. I have to wonder now. Best of luck on your repair and I am sure it will be worth the wait

Bob

 

[richard_l]

You need another Leica to keep you company while the M6 is with DAG. Maybe an M3 (flare-proof viewfinder), or a beautiful M2.

 

[jaapv]

Sorry to hear about your experience and I hope you get it corrected by DAG. I was worried abit about air travel with an M and was assured that it met Mil spec and would withstand 100gs. I have to wonder now. Best of luck on your repair and I am sure it will be worth the wait

Bob

There is a difference between gradually applied forces and sudden impact....
Being lauched in the space shuttle would convince you the human body is a pretty sturdy machine, being dropped onto the stone kitchen floor on your head from some height would probably persuade you otherwise 😉 Having banged my M's around for more than thirty years now (and my body for more years than I care to mention :bang: ), I would say a Leica is stronger than the human body.

Good luck with your camera, Gabriel, I'm sure it will be as good as new after some slight repair.