Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 04/18/2001 10:36:04 AM, you wrote: <<><Snip> > Has the original FM ever failed anyone who used it with respect? It's about > as close to a sure thing as you're going to find in this world. > > br I do recall having to have the whole shutter replaced once or twice at not small expense. I did put hundreds of rolls of film though it for years, motorized with an MD-11. Mark Rabiner to be continued.... >> My FM of 1983 has had thousands of rolls through it with no repairs whatever. Likewise my FM2n. An FM 2 shutter disintegrated after 3 years, but when replkaced at moderate price, it continued without further incident to date. I never expected such performance when I bought them, actually. It was the light weight and compact size compared to my Fs that attracted me initially. What I figured was more camera repair vs. less back pain. While repairs turned out to be negligible, my back still hurts from time to time, the Photographer's Curse despite all. Allen Zak