Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/04/11

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Subject: Re: faint M3 rangefinder
From: Randolph Carlisle <carlisle@shentel.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 19:09:10 -0400

Adisak Soon Wai Hoe wrote:
> 
> How does a blue filter work?? Is there anyone who woll be able to fix the
> problem that is closer to where I am, Singapore or Malaysia??
> 
> --adisoon
> 
> >Rosesanan:
> >I had the same problem with an M3..Leica said they couldn't repair, that
> >they only replaced the rangefinder mechanism.  It cost around $350.  A
> >repairman took the top off and put in a blue filter that increased
> >contrast and made the M3 usable again.
> >Randolph
> >
> >
> >
R:
Most any camera repair person can put one in.  You might try holding a
piece of blue or yellow acetate filter in front to see if it helps.
Good luck,
rc