Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/01/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes corrosion on the switches and circuit boards is a common problem. Fortunately the switches are easily cleaned and you can run wires to repair the circuit boards. CDs cells are also not too expensive to replace. Meter movements are another matter though. Make sure that on any meters you buy the needle does not just flop around when released. John Collier On Sunday, January 5, 2003, at 09:21 AM, S Dimitrov wrote: > I always wondered about that, as that side stem is the way of the > rewind. Especially with the adapter on for a faster rewind. > I no longer buy the MR meters in working condition. They are easily > prone to corrosion and poor contacts problems. I get off cheaper buying > a "broken" one for $20 to $45, and having George Milton repair it as > necessary. Which to date has been usually under a $100. > Last time I bought an MR4 from a reputable dealer at market rate, I > still had to send it in to Mr. Milton. > Slobodan Dimitrov > > > John Collier wrote: >> >> I prefer to use the MR-4 meter on my M2 but then I am a clumsy >> rewinder. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html