Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M3 Rangefinder Patch Problem
From: Dante Stella <dante@umich.edu>
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 09:08:15 -0400 (EDT)

No, not correct.  An M6J finder is what they would fit.  The part alone on
exchange is $550.  Skip that M3.


On Sat, 9 Jun 2001, Tony Salce wrote:

> I asked a question about dim rangefinder's earlier in the week but I may not
> have phrased it correctly. I am interested in purchasing an M3. It is a
> double stroke in beautiful condition, however focussing is difficult because
> the rangefinder patch appears dim to me. The split image is only faint. Can
> this problem be repaired ? .
>
> The shop owner  where the camera is for sale says that it is a repair that
> should only be carried out by Leica in Germany. He says the rangefinder
> prism's are desilvering. He says that Leica Germany would simply fit  new M6
> prisms. Can anyone confirm that this would be correct ?
>
> Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Tony Salce
>