Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Juan F. Sanz Cervera wrote: > > I found an M5 (three lug, chrome) that has a huge, ugly ding (ca. a half > inch in diameter) on the top left corner. Other than that, the camera is in > mint- condition, and both the light meter and rangefinder work accurately. > My question is: do you think it would be possible to have the top plate > replaced by Leica? Of course, the second question would be related to the > likely cost of such an operation... :-) The camera is a good user the way it > is, but that ding justs hurts my eyes! > > Any input will be most appreciated. > > Regards, > > - Juan F. Sanz Cervera > > ======================================== > Juan F. Sanz Cervera > Associate Professor of Chemistry > Departamento de Quimica Organica > Universidad de Valencia, Spain > Juan.F.Sanz@uv.es > ======================================== Juan, I believe the top plates are available yet. Over here I would guess that the job would run about $400. Check with Leica service for a more exact estimate where you are. I would say it would be worth it if the rest of the camera is very nice. If the rest of the camera is "user", I wouldn't. Maybe a piece of black tape over the offending area? Good Luck, Colin