Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M4 shutter problem!
From: Bud Cook <budcook@ibm.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 12:35:38 -0500

Check here for a list of some reliable service people.

http://teachnet.edb.utexas.edu/~leica/repair.html

I've found Don Goldberg to be reasonable and fairly quick on turnaround.  You
should call these folks and get an estimate for cost and time.

Bud

Jiunn-Jye Hwang wrote:

> Hi,
>
>     I recently found that my M4 has a shutter problem. I'm not sure exactly
> what is wrong. Here I decribe the stituation and hope it is clear.
>
>     When the rapid-wind lever is advanced the second curtain does not come
> up so the negative is completely exposed to light instead of being protected
> behind the curtain. When the shutter release button is fired the curtain
> bounces back. Now the negative is behind the curtain.
>
>     I just read an article from "Viewfinder" (journal of LHSA).
> It said that " the shutter curtains should travel and fully clear the film
> opening. Curtains that stop short of full travel signal a need for service."
>
>     Has this happened to my M4?
>     Can someone tell me exactly what happened?
>     How much will it cost to repair (estimate) and also for a CLA?
>
>     Thank you all.
>
> Jiunn-Jye Hwang