Re: [Leica] M Rangefinder Repairs

[Bill Satterfield <cwsat@istate.net>]

I was told the finder on a M2 can not be replaced. Parts are no longer available.
Has to be replaced with a M4 P rangefinder. Please verify. Thanks

John Collier wrote:

> On later M2 cameras*and up (not M3), they just change the finder mask
> assembly. To update (or down grade) a M3 to a later finder requires
> machining.
>
> John Collier
>
> *early M2 cameras have the mask assembly in a different location and you
> have to replace the whole finder assembly.
>
> > From: "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>
> >
> >> Can the rangefinder on the old M bodies be repaired or replaced?
> >>
> >
> > If you mean M2, 3, 4, etc. I am pretty sure that they can be. I had my M2
> > upgraded to M4-P about 2 years ago. I seem to remember reading somewhere
> > that there are no rangefinder parts for the M3 which means upgrading it to a
> > later version.
> >
> > I have another M2, in exc condition, that I am going to have upgraded to
> > M4-P just because I like that finder so much.
> >