Update: Rangefinder calibration took way longer than expected

Julia Mason · 2026-02-28T12:10:46.570726+00:00

Had a classic camera with focus issues that needed precise alignment. Waiting for the special jig to arrive from a supplier overseas added three weeks to the job. Once it got here, the actual adjustment was quick, but the delay tested my patience. It's a reminder how much of this work is just waiting on parts.

gray_ramirez6mo ago

Disagree with calling it a delay. The time lets you work on other cameras or clean your bench. It turns a chore into a mini vacation.

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jessicajohnson6mo ago

Tell me about it! Waited ages for a focus alignment tool last year.

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the_charlie6mo ago

Camera Journal said rangefinder jig delays hit every brand, not just yours.

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