ZI..focussing help pls.

[faris]

I bought a new zi sometime ago and never used it. now i got it out and
i have noticed that when focussing, images do not align ( like my Ms ), but
in a way i have not ecperienced before and the results are out of focus.

e.g. if i try to focus on the letter ' I ' the two images align one on top of the other..i.e. one ' I ' bottom starts where the other ' I ' top starts.

Hope I am making sense, if not you can be sure that I too am very confused.

Any advice shall be gratefully accepted.

Thank you.

 

[payasam]

You make sense. Your camera's R/F has bad vertical alignment. If it's slightly off, generally there is no problem: but your description suggests that it is too badly off. Unless another member knows how to set it right on a ZI, you'll need the services of a professional.

[edit] The words "the results are out of focus" suggest that there may be other problems also.

 

[faris]

payasam,

thanks for your suggestion. that is what i was afraid of.

regards.

You make sense. Your camera's R/F has bad vertical alignment. If it's slightly off, generally there is no problem: but your description suggests that it is too badly off. Unless another member knows how to set it right on a ZI, you'll need the services of a professional.

[edit] The words "the results are out of focus" suggest that there may be other problems also.

 

[sojournerphoto]

faris

It sounds like your rf is out of alignment. Zeiss service is excellent. You can call them on +49 736 420 6175 and ask for Camera Support and Service. Most of the staff seem to speak very good English and are very helpful.

Also, the website has a section for suport and you can download the standard service and repair letters and get information from the website:

http://www.zeiss.com/C12567A8003B58B...2571000056AC85

When you have it properly adjusted the camera is an absolute joy. Mine was fine bought second hand until I dropped it (hard). Zeiss adjusted the rf, checked the body and checked and adjusted the focus on two lenses for what seemed to me a very reasonable price (barely more than I paid to post the body to them via international courier).

Hope that helps,

Mike

 

[f16sunshine]

+1 on excellent service from Zeiss.
I have sent back a Biogon 2.8/25mm from the Seattle area. They did the repair/adjustment seemingly the day the lens arrived for the cost of postage. Even though I had no warranty remaining. You have a vertical alignment issue as has been stated before me. Easy fix and one that may need repeating if the camera takes a hard knock in the future.

 

[Olsen]

I would not send the camera away for an adjustment just because the square rangefinder patch does not align correctly. Make a test of the camera to see if this really has any ill effect. I notice that my Leica MP has a similar symptom. Still it is one of my sharpest shooting cameras. So, don't get hysterical.

 

[martin s]

Make a test of the camera to see if this really has any ill effect.

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the results are out of focus.

 

[faris]

Mike, Andy, Olson,martin...

Appreciate you folks taking the time to read and provide your valued
suggestions.

Thank you.