Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Advice on SM kit
From: "Gerhard Paulman" <gerhardp@inch.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 01:18:31 -0500

Whoa, and I thought New York was expensive.  PCR (previously owned by Marty
Forsch) charges $225 for a IIIf overhaul.  And yes they do a good job, I
just had one done.  It included more work than just lubing and adjustment.
I have the impression that they make parts if they have to.

Don't know about the lenses, I tend to leave them alone unless the problem
is unbearable.  But I'll check next time I'm there, which will be soon
because my IIIg needs a cleaning also.

Gerhard

- -----Original Message-----
From: onetreehillclw <onetreehillclw@compaq.net>
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Friday, March 09, 2001 12:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Advice on SM kit


>i would say that is too much $$$! i would think the book value would be
>about $1200 for all. if the speeds are slow on the camera, that will cost
>you at least $150 to get adjusted and cleaned. check the lenses for haze,
it
>can be removed but at a price. some cleaning marks are not a problem.
>i would think priced alone:
>
>IIIF RD--$550
>35mm--$225
>50mm--$350
>135mm-$75
>which viewfinder?
>
>chris williams
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Bill Lawlor" <wvl@infinex.com>
>To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
>Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 7:22 PM
>Subject: [Leica] Advice on SM kit
>
>
>> I've been offered the following Leica SM kit for $1800. What advice can I
>> get about value?
>>
>> Red Dial Self timer IIIf  body, 7650*** shutter slow, good condition
>> otherwise
>> 35mm/3.5 Summaron 1284*** good
>> 50mm/2 Summicron Rigid 1219*** light cleaning marks
>> 135mm4.5 Hektor 716*** cleaning marks
>> Leitz variable viewfinder fixed image size-zoom window
>> Baseplate flash bracket
>> RED flashgun
>> SOOGZ filter holder mint in box
>>
>> Any advice will be appreciated.
>> Thanks, Bill Lawlor
>>
>>
>>
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