[Leica] Leitz Pradovit Slide Projector

[Denis Boisclair <denis.a.boisclair@lineone.net>]

Hello All!

I would appreciate views on the dewirability of my purchasing the following 
projector:-
     Leitz Pradovit  Color 250 Autofocus projector + Colorplan 
90/f2.5  lens + timer + leads + magazine + cover + box  Price £119 ( I am 
in the UK - equivelant US price $178)
     I believe that although this particular model is now out of production 
, combined with the lens it is a good package....??
     I have spoken to the dealers offering this equipment and they explain 
that this projector was owned bya lady who travelled around giving slide 
shows/lectures. The autofocus developed an intermittent fault so that if a 
slide 'popped' re-focusing might have to be done manually. Otherwise it is 
funtioning OK - cosmetically the paintwork shows signs of use but the 
projector does not look 'knocked about'.
     I have spoken to two repairers of photographic equipment - they are 
unable to give an estimate for repair without checking the fault, but say 
that a potential problem is that no spares are available. One said that the 
problem is probably a worn plastic wheel which can't be replaced. Leica 
themselves sounde confident of sorting out the problem - they quoted £119 
(plus tax@17.5%)plus extra for any parts......!!!
     The price is obviously far less than for a fault free projectorand 
having just bought a 2 year old Leica M6 and Summicron 50mm f2.0 lens the 
bank a/c is somewhat the worse for wear!
     I am interested in a projector for home use and refocusing manually 
probably wouldn't bother me too much....

Regards -

Denis Boisclair