Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/01

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Subject: [Leica] Give it up?
From: Norman_Milks@pribilofs.k12.ak.us (Norman Milks)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 98 23:45:02 -0800
 
Hello Luggers,

After having the vulcanite twice repaired around the hinge post near the
baseplate on my IIIF, it has fallen off again.  This piece was repaired by 2
different gents whose names have been mentioned many times on the LUG.  I am
not doubting their expertise.  Further, yesterday, a small piece fell off from
around the lens mount as I was installing a beautiful BL finder that I had
just purchased from a fellow lugger.

Several years ago when I came to Alaska, and once again became inflamed with
Leica desire, I called Don Chaterton looking for some SM stuff.  He said that
he had recently sold all of his SM stuff, and he went on to say that, the SM's
have had their day, give it up. (paraphrased)  

I take pride in my cameras and care for them.  But I'm wondering if perhaps
Don was right.  These cameras are a half century old, and if it isn't the
vulcanite, it may be some other difficult to replace part.   Anyway, in regard
to repairing the vulcanite, am I "beating a dead horse"?  If not, can anyone
reccomend a course of action.  TIA!

Norman 
BERINGIA   


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