SPT - Leica CL Guide
Comprehensive technical guide specifically designed for the Leica CL, covering maintenance, adjustments, and troubleshooting procedures for this classic rangefinder camera. The manual features detailed step-by-step access procedures to internal components with precise photographic illustrations throughout.
The guide provides an extensive list of adjustment locations including shutter-speed alignment, horizontal and vertical rangefinder shifts, secondary-image focus, meter housing movement, and fast-speed control calibration, each identified by corresponding component references. Essential technical specifications are included, such as the flange-focal distance (27.95 mm), battery test values (ASA 100, 1/60), and curtain-travel timing parameters.
The disassembly sequence section outlines the precise removal order for major components: back shell and bottom cover, top cover, pressure-plate assembly, front plate, speed-knob assembly, rangefinder control arm, and photocell unit. Critical cautions highlight potential damage risks when handling delicate elements like the meter needle.
The document incorporates a dedicated troubleshooting section with electrical component specifications (CdS cell resistance at 280 ohms, galvanometer coil resistance at 3.8K). Complete wiring diagrams and annotated positional diagrams enable rapid identification and location of every component, making this guide an indispensable resource for service technicians and experienced camera restorers.
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Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 3
- Size
- 5.1 MB
- Category
- Photography