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Leica shutter release button jammed

Started by henrytaber@kyp.hauslendale.com, Mar 29, 2005, 08:39 AM

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Toni H.

Mar 29, 2005, 08:39 AM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:47 AM by smf_adm
 Hello
 
My first post to here. I have this leica m2 which shutter release button doesen't release the shutter unles I insert a small pin to the cable release hole or use a cable releaser. Is this difficult to repair? The shutter works otherwhise q

P Laskey

Mar 29, 2005, 12:44 PM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:47 AM by smf_adm
 Leicas are hard to fix without the correct tools for dismantling. It might be best to have the camera overhauled by a Leica specialist.
P Laskey

henrytaber@kyp.hauslendale.com

Mar 29, 2005, 08:53 PM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:47 AM by smf_adm
 If the problem is only caused by wear there is an adjustment you can try.  If it has other causes, the previous poster is correct in directing you to a Leica tech.  These cameras are assembled VERY tightly!  Therefore special tools and skills are helpf

henrytaber@kyp.hauslendale.com

Mar 29, 2005, 08:55 PM #3 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:47 AM by smf_adm
Darn...wrong slash!  Let me try again...
 



henrytaber@kyp.hauslendale.com

Mar 29, 2005, 08:58 PM #4 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:47 AM by smf_adm
This sucks...one more time!  :-)