Re: [Leica] M3 Rangefinder Patch Problem

["onetreehillclw" <onetreehillclw@compaq.net>]

A new prism is going to be very $$$$$. I would suggest calling Focal Point
and ask them that question. I've had two M3's and a M1 serviced by them.
Great work and not too long of a wait.

http://www.focalpointlens.com/fp_intro.html

Chris Williams


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Salce" <NadinaTony@bigpond.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 11:12 PM
Subject: [Leica] M3 Rangefinder Patch Problem


> I asked a question about dim rangefinder's earlier in the week but I may
not
> have phrased it correctly. I am interested in purchasing an M3. It is a
> double stroke in beautiful condition, however focussing is difficult
because
> the rangefinder patch appears dim to me. The split image is only faint.
Can
> this problem be repaired ? .
>
> The shop owner  where the camera is for sale says that it is a repair that
> should only be carried out by Leica in Germany. He says the rangefinder
> prism's are desilvering. He says that Leica Germany would simply fit  new
M6
> prisms. Can anyone confirm that this would be correct ?
>
> Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Tony Salce
>