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

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Subject: [Leica] Re: M3 Rangefinder Patch Problem
From: "Jim Bielecki" <bieleckj@freeway.net>
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 20:11:11 -0400
References: <200106090527.WAA19803@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>

> From: "Tony Salce" <NadinaTony@bigpond.com>
> Subject: [Leica] M3 Rangefinder Patch Problem
>
> 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 ? .......................
>
> Tony Salce

I had the same problem with a 1954 M-3 that fell into my lap several years
back.  I sent it off to DAG for a CLA which cured the problem 95%.  The
rangefinder may not be up to current M-6 brightness, but it's much, much
better than it was.

Jim Bielecki