I just acquired a M3 and noticed the range finder rectangular square is not dead center within the brightline frame but lean slightly towards the upper frame line. Is this normal for M3? My M6 rectangular square is dead center within the brightline frame. Your comment will be greatly appreciated

Tim Tan

-- Tim Tan (kctan18@yahoo.com), December 15, 2001

Answers

On my M2 the RF spot is high, and on my M4-2 it's dead center.

-- Michael Darnton (mdarnton@hotmail.com), December 15, 2001.

I noticed a similar situation with my M2. While in for servcing I asked about this and was told it is normal. Mine is slightly low.

-- John Collier (jbcollier@powersurfr.com), December 15, 2001.

Hi, Tim:

I just went and focused both my M3s against a tile covered wall in order to check that issue and both focusing rectangles are vertically centered though one of them needs a slight vertical adjustement of the rangefinder.

Though I couldn't say what practical comsequences the off center rectangle could mean I trust somebody here will be able to tell you.

But if you can focus your camera the right way, go and enjoy. It is a jewel in camera disguise !

Regards

-Iván

-- Iván Barrientos M (ingenieria@simltda.tie.cl), December 15, 2001.