Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/07

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Users digest V19 #10
From: "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>
Date: Sun, 07 Jan 2001 15:10:19 -0500

> 
> In a message dated 1/7/01 8:06:11 AM, M. writes:
> 
> << * If you are shooting with a 1925 Leica A and it breaks, you can still get
> it factory repaired. >>
>
> Not so! Leica USA will not repair any LTM Leicas. Most Leica replacement
> parts are unavailable. The best you can do is have an independent repairman
> TRY to fix it, usually at more cost than the camera is worth.
>
> LarryZ
>

Larry,

It is true that Leica will not fix LTM Leicas, but, your better independent
repair people will. And they have built up an inventory of parts, even if
most of those parts are from scavenged LTM cameras.

Steve
Annapolis