Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/02
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Terry Price (Edgecombe-Coles House) wrote:
>
> Like Kent and Bob I like to use an LTM camera. My first Leica was a IIIc
> and I now have a IIIf. I got it with the flat Leica fitted leather case,
> complete with several lenses, hoods, a self timer and meter, half a dozen
> filters, an imarect finder, an Imarect viewer and even a Leica cable
> release. It's wonderful having the entire outfit in such a small neat case.
> I recently got a black III (or F) in near mint condition. It is actually
> smaller than the IIIf and the shutter is smoother and quieter. I can't wait
> to use it but I have one worry. It seems to work nicely, slow speeds sound
> right but I know that it has been stored away for thirty or forty years. Do
> you experts out there think it is safe to use now or should I have it CLA'd
> first? It looks so nice that I'd hate to ruin it.
I doubt that using the III will hurt it, but if you expect to use it a
lot a CLA will make the shutter speeds more accurate and predictable,
or, worth doing.
> One other question. The meter with my IIIf works erratically. Is there
> anyplace to get it repaired and would it be worthwhile?
Quality Lightmetric should be able to fix it.
Dennis
Quality Light-Metric
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Suite 210
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213-467-2265
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