Re: [Leica] M3 Rangefinder Patch Problem

["Tony Salce" <NadinaTony@bigpond.com>]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for your reply. I will give them a call.

Regards,

Tony Salce

- ----- Original Message -----
From: onetreehillclw <onetreehillclw@compaq.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2001 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] M3 Rangefinder Patch Problem


> 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
> >
>