Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> I am no expert on the older Leicas (there are plenty on this list who are, > and I am sure that they will respond), but that sounds like a pretty good > little outfit. > > I would guess that unless there is any serious mechanical damage, or really > bad scratches on the lenses, most of what you list could be brought into > good useable condition. There are many on the list who swear by the M3 (and > will probably try and persuade you to part with it - don't let them temp > you!). > > You might want to check out the list info site at: > > http://teachnet.edb.utexas.edu/~leica/ > > (although it wasn't responding when I tried it just now - you might want to > try it later?) > > It gives details of a number of well recommended Leica repair people, who > could probably give you more details about getting things cleaned up (why > not just get the M3 and one lens done first?). Sherry seems to get good > reports here. And I believe Leica Canada still does factory servicing of the > older screw mount Leicas (I will be corrected if I am wrong, I am sure). > > So, go ahead and enjoy your Leicas - you will be hooked! > > Tim Atherton Thanks for your response! I appreciate your assistance and insights and look forward to many more exchanges with you. /Mitch P.S. Yellowknife? It must be pretty nippy there right now. I'd love to talk to you more about that part of the country (I have a sister in Calgary).