Adjusting Rangefinders

[Asha]

Is there a specific method when it comes to adjusting / setting coupled rangfinders?

Is it best:

1. to set whilst focused at infinity?

2. to set whilst focused at minimal focusing distance?

3. to set at an intermediate focusing distance?


Or does it not matter?

 

[Nod]

[disclaimer!]I am NOT an expert!!![/disclaimer!]

I would say that if it's a relatively easy thing to do, set it up at a normal working distance then check it at close and infinity distances. If it's not a simple job, I would leave it to an expert to do the adjustment.

 

[magicolor1]

It may depend on the rangefinder, but with Leicas you adjust them when focused at infinity.

 

[Asha]

Ok thanks I'll have a play and see what comes about ..... a little finicky perhaps but it can't be beyond the average, non practical, guy can it?

 

[magicolor1]

It's actually not too tricky - I've successfully adjusted the rangefinder on my Leica and Mamiya 6. As long as it's done very gently, tweaking it a tiny bit at a time and checking carefully between each change it should be easy enough.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

On most rangefinders itt
is very easy with settings for both vertical and horizontal adjustment
some times an adjusting screw is hidden behind a dummy screw cap.
on afew cameras the entire housing or top plate has to be removed.
not sure it would be worth fisking one of those.