Vanishing Framelines

[kemal_mumcu]

I have an M2 that I have been using for about 8 months now.

In the last couple of weeks the framelines are disappearing on me. The 35-50-90 lines still show up but are missing on the left hand side - or at least are only faintly visible now. On the right hand side they are still brightly visible.

I have already cleaned the windows on the front of the camera.

My focus patch is still fully operational. It is still very bright.

The camera was fully CLA'd only 4 months ago.

My fear is that some sort of fungus or mold has entered the camera mucking things up.

Any ideas or experience in this matter?

 

[FrankS]

Kemal, what do you see in the viewfinder when you toggle the framelines preview lever on the front of the camera?

I think the problem can be solved by a knowledgeable technician with a simple adjustment.

edit: I just noticed that your camera was cla'ed recently. What kind of warranty is offered by your serviceman?

 

[payasam]

Don't worry about fungus. Just needs adjustment.

 

[kemal_mumcu]

Is this adjustment a do-it-yourself job or something bigger? Does a serviceman need to do it?

When I toggle the lever the effect is consistent.

 

[FrankS]

I would guess that this adjustment is beyond the scope of knowledge and ability of the average person.

 

[kemal_mumcu]

...and back again

...and back again

I recently went on a trip and the M2 got a fair bit of usage. I looked through the viewfinder again and the framelines are back again! They are perfect - at the moment. Will they go back again? Most likely I guess. I suppose the camera is going to have to make a trip to the repairman again.