[LRflex] Re: R9 DOF preview question

  • From: Doug Herr <wildlightphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:46:50 -0400 (EDT)

Scott McLeod wrote:

>When I checked the lens (Summicron 50) and operated the
>auto-stop-down-lever by hand, the diaphragm snaps open and closed with
>no stickiness whatsoever. However, I note that the strange DOF preview
>lever on the R9 body has a very long throw and an excessively damped
>feel - I wonder if this is slowing down the rest of the mechanism
>somehow? If so, is this something that will loosen up with use?

This is normal and it doesn't affect the photos.  My R8 has been working like 
this for 5 years now.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com


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