Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes but have a major overhaul at the same time as believe me everything will be exposed. When I next send my M2 in for servicing I will have the strap lugs replaced as well (maybe pc flash terminals and a M4/6 style quick load spool and.....) John Collier I have considered filing the hole round and bushing it but it seems like a great deal of finicky work. > From: Howard Davis <HDavis@slcearch.com> > Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 17:37:00 -0600 > Subject: [Leica] RE: Leica Users digest V15 #43 > > John, > > Thanks for your comments. Currently my camera doesn't need any "major work" > but it will when the lugs give out and > my M3 bounces off the concrete sidewalk. Aren't worn lugs reason enough to > have my camera serviced? > > Howard > > >> Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 09:14:13 -0700 >> From: John Collier <jbcollier@home.com> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica M3 strap eye lugs >> >> The strap lugs are riveted in place and have to be drilled out from the >> inside to replace them. The camera chassis has to be removed from the >> housing to get access to the rear of the lugs. It is a fairly major job and >> is best done when other major work is required. >> >> John Collier >> >>> From: Howard Davis <HDavis@slcearch.com> >>> Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 11:26:00 -0600 >>> Subject: [Leica] Leica M3 strap eye lugs >>> >>> My Leica M3 strap lugs appear to be chewed up by just normal swinging on the >>> strap rings. The eyes seem to be rather thin at the sides. Have these been >>> known to break? Are the eyes replaceable, possibly by just screwing them off >>> and screwing new ones on myself, or are they integral with the camera body? >>> Howard > >