Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Robert, I'm surprised no-one else has written to offer assistance yet. My guess might be that maybe the shutter is sticking open, or staying open longer than necessary. But another thought is that if this is your first old Leica and you're using a 'collapsible' lens, are you extending it, and locking it into position before you take your pictures? The 50mm Elmar, Summar, Summitar and even screw Summicron all need to be pulled out and rotated clockwise (as seen from the front of the camera) until they are firmly into position. Pictures taken when the lens is left unextended suffer from much of what you've described. I'll leave it to the US residents to advise you of 'local' repair technicians. best regards, Jem > -----Original Message----- > From: Robert Clark [SMTP:rclark@desupernet.net] > > Hi All: > I just recently received a Leica IIIa (USA Model G) that I'm slowly > starting to figure out. I tried a roll of 400 ASA T400CN and all but > two of the pictures were whited out. The two that did appear were fuzzy > and out of focus. I am not a camera repair person, but this one looks > to be in good shape. I'm thinking of trying slower speed film and using > slower shutter speeds. Any suggestions on using the interesting > camera? Also, any recommendations for a CLA? > > Merci, > Robert Clark > Lancaster, PA