Leica 82mm focus an issue or not?

[beetlespin]

Hi Guys,

Wish i could compare this to another Leica to see if this is how it is designed or not. I just bought a Leica 82 APO-Televid brand new and am running into this issue. I am having a focus issue on my spotter. When i attempt to bring the field of view into focus I can get it but it is right against the limit of the focus wheel. it appears to be crisp but I cannot go past focus and then refocus to ensure I am in the sweet spot. It is driving me crazy that the focus is so close to one edge of the focus wheels physical rotation limit. Any thoughts on this? I called and emailed Leica USA yesterday but have not heard back from them yet.

Thanks

 

[tipsntails7]

How close is the object your trying to focus on?


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[5MilesBack]

How close is the object your trying to focus on?

Exactly. If the knob only goes to one point and that focuses at 1000 yards, you're screwed if you need to focus closer. And/or vice versa.

 

[beetlespin]

I would say anything beyond 500 yards in distance.

 

[beetlespin]

Focusing closer than 500 is easy, after that i can get it in focus but its right against the limit. I feel like it possibly could be better focused at farther ranges but I can't tell due to it being physically at the end of the adjustment. Ive never had an issue like this with zeiss or nikon products Ive owned in the past. I could always over correct then bring it back in perfect

 

[tipsntails7]

Focusing closer than 500 is easy, after that i can get it in focus but its right against the limit. I feel like it possibly could be better focused at farther ranges but I can't tell due to it being physically at the end of the adjustment. Ive never had an issue like this with zeiss or nikon products Ive owned in the past. I could always over correct then bring it back in perfect

Ya I'd say you may have an issue. I don't remember anything like that when I looked through one.


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[Matt Cashell]

You should be able to go past infinity on the focus, so it does sound like a QC issue. You are right to be concerned and I hope Leica takes quick care of you. Please keep Rokslide informed on how it goes.

 

[Broomd]

Yep, there is a problem. I have an apo 65mm and to my knowledge it shares the exact same focus mechanism as the big bro 82mm. I've never experienced anything like that.

If Leica drags their feet getting back to you, call Company Seven 301-604-2500-- they do repair work for Leica.
I needed a new eyecup and sleeve (simple wear) and Compoany7 coordinated with Leica and sent the assbly to me--gratis. You bought this new, it should be covered no issues.

 

[beetlespin]

Thanks for all the help guys! Leica was very slow to get back to me, 3 days. They agreed to send it in, it is takin them many more days to send me a shipping label though. Said it would be emailed to me on Friday and still no label. Also emailed them again since it has still not hit any of my inboxed. It is impossible to get ahold of them via phone.


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[beetlespin]

I should not say impossible to get ahold of, just phone trees and leaving voice mails. I have a direct technicians number I just left a voicemail with


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[beetlespin]

I will give company 7 a call if the factory does not call me back today. Thank you guys for the help!


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[tipsntails7]

Thanks for all the help guys! Leica was very slow to get back to me, 3 days. They agreed to send it in, it is takin them many more days to send me a shipping label though. Said it would be emailed to me on Friday and still no label. Also emailed them again since it has still not hit any of my inboxed. It is impossible to get ahold of them via phone.


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Unfortunately that seems par for the course for Leica. whenever i have dealt with their camera staff I alwatys get the imppresion that it is a privilege that i even get to use Leica products.

Its a shame because i like their view the best out of any optics manufacturer.

 

[beetlespin]

Same here, the optics are unbelievably good, this is a hassle but I also feel that they will take care of me in the end. They are attempting to resend the shipping label right now. The people I have talked with in the phone were very nice in my experience, it was just a pain to get to that point.


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[WRO]

Same here, the optics are unbelievably good, this is a hassle but I also feel that they will take care of me in the end. They are attempting to resend the shipping label right now. The people I have talked with in the phone were very nice in my experience, it was just a pain to get to that point.


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Checks in the mail, won't cum in your mouth..

They had my buddies geovids for 9 months last I heard, and he's a leica dealer.

 

[beetlespin]

Oh man, we will see, I'll keep everybody updated on how it goes.


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