I'm having a problem using the light coming out of the Rangelite: in theory everything's working, but there's no filament/double image being cast out of the rangefinder. In fact, it's a very vague & somewhat dim spot (dim compared to a camera I once inspected that had non working rangefinder, but an excellent Rangelite/lightbulb filament projection).

The rangefinder itself appears to be accurate &, as far as I can tell, there are no mirrors/lenses missing from the mechanism. I even tried swapping out lightbulbs, but to the same effect.

1. look at the bulb filament. It must be center of the bulb in line with the posts it fits on. Sometimes they're off up to 45°.
2. The bulb must be focused on the transparent mirror.
http://www.southbristolviews.com/pics/Graphic/manual-pdf/TRFService.pdf

Hmm, upon closer inspection, it seems I might be missing a part (presumably a lens) near the mirror.

https://imgur.com/a/WHzwIqZ

I'm also not completely sure what you mean about the bulb filament being in line with the posts, & I'm also unsure how to focus the bulb on the mirror (by moving it closer/farther?)[/img]

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I'm also not completely sure what you mean about the bulb filament being in line with the posts

In your picture note the two arms inside the bulb. The filament should be straight across them in the center of the globe not leaning up or down.

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I'm also unsure how to focus the bulb on the mirror (by moving it closer/farther?

Note that the bulb retainer and center contact are not fixed. Move the bulb in or out as needed to get a sharp filament image on the mirror in the housing cover.

That wood block will not illuminate a light bulb.

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That wood block will not illuminate a light bulb.

But it was working so well so far, haha

Thanks for clarifying. Can you confirm whether I'm missing a part? The schematic in the link was reproduced a bit too dark to make out. A quick repositioning of the bulb didn't seem to change much, unfortunately.

No you are not missing parts.
Positioning the bulb is trial and error, use small amounts at a time.

Are you quite sure? In this picture of someone else's rangefinder there appears to be a lens of some sort in the housing near the mirror & lightbulb that's missing in mine.



Unfortunately, the only spare top rangefinder listed on eBay also seems to be missing that lens.

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Are you quite sure? In this picture of someone else's rangefinder there appears to be a lens of some sort in the housing near the mirror & lightbulb that's missing in mine.

Good eye, I missed that.
Rangelight Housing #10 - lens rangelite. Pdf page 11.