Re: [Leica] Bummed out...

["Joe Codispoti" <joecodi@thegrid.net>]

Roger,

Most LUG members would not use an independent. I on the other hand, have
been patronizing a small shop in Fresno CA where they *overhaul* a Leica
shutter for $175.00 or less.
It is a father and son operation that has been in business since the 50s (I
think). I have total confidence in them and have had many cameras and lenses
repaired by Floyd and Tom.
Floyd is a WW-II machinist and has made for me custom retaining rings for
view camera lenses on his lathe for $10 (maybe I should not talk about
this).
For years I resisted divulging their existence lest my repairs would not be
done in one week or less.
Now Tom tells me that their work load is lighter and that I take precedence,
therefore, here goes:

Jensen Camera Repair
2014 Tulare Street,
Fresno,  CA  93721-1918
(559) 264-3993

Do mention my name, you will be treated right.

Now, if you are not comfortable with a non-specialty shop, here are two well
known Leica specialists:

Sherry Krauter Golden Touch Quality Camera Repair
118 Purgatory Rd.,
Campbell Hall, NY 10916
(914) 496-8834
krauter@warwick.net

Keith's Camera Repair & Restoration
3312 Woodmont Drive South Bend,
IN 46614-2374
(219) 291-1133


Regards,
Joseph Codispoti
San Luis Obispo, CA


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger L. Bunting" <rlbunting@ameritech.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 7:16 PM
Subject: [Leica] Bummed out...


> I'm really bummed out. I have a M3 that has been a favorite and well
> used until I got a M6 recently. My M3 jammed about two years ago in
> Europe and while waiting 6 months for Leitz, NJ to repair it and give a
> CLA, I switched to my N* stuff. After receiving my M3 back from Leitz, I
> used it lightly and took it to Ireland on another trip. There a screw
> let loose in the shutter compartment and of course things were locked up
> again. While waiting again for months for Leitz to put a screw back in I
> purchased my M6. After a couple of test rolls the M3 again saw very
> light duty while I concentrated on the M6 and the F100 I bought while
> waiting for NJ to get off it's duff.
>
> Tonight I was setting up for some after dark street photography and was
> loading some Fuji 800 press in the M3. The shutter is now bound up
> again. It advanced one frame for loading and locked solid. No play in
> the "soft" release - just like a solid block of steel.
>
> Now what to do... no faith in Leitz. $$$'s invested and a non working
> dream machine.
>
> Any idea what the independents charge for repairs in relationship to
> Leitz. Do I keep forcing this camera down NJ's throat till they get it
> right. I'm probably beyond any warranty date, but.... grrrrrr...
>
> Probably my fault for not using it more, but you'd think you should be
> able to trust the pro's in NJ. My skin is tough. Flame away.
>
> Suggestions please... BTW I'm not bummed enough to pack it up and send
> it to the first person who offers to take it off my hand.
>
> Could someone post me with Sheri and Don's contact info.
>
> Regards,
> Roger
> rlbunting@ameritech.net
>