Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]What is Sherry's experience on Leica thread mount cameras? ...Vick AppleMac97@aol.com wrote: > Sherry K has CLA'd two Leicaflex SL cameras for me in the last year. I too > have been very pleased with the quality of the work. > > On a related note, Leica USA in NJ recently CLA'd two Leica M3 camera bodies > for me. I had bought them at bargain prices because they were in "user" > condition. One was a 1954 M3 DS, and the other one a 1961 M3 SS. The > peeling vulcanite was replaced on both bodies, and the shutters repaired > along with the CLA. I was absolutely stunned when I got them back! I had > sent them two ugly and dirty camera bodies. I got back two M3's that looked > better than my new M6 TTL! I love the M3 viewfinder! It is a joy to use > with the 50mm lens, and makes it so much easier to focus the 90mm and 135mm > lenses. Of course, I have to use a separate handheld meter, but after taking > an area reading, I have learned to adjust for minor lighting differences. I > am beginning to appreciate why the M3 has such a loyal following among Leica > enthusiasts. > > Sincerely, > > Muhammad R.K. Chishty, Ph.D > Associate Professor of Finance > Graham School of Management > Saint Xavier University > 3700 West 103rd St > Chicago, IL 60655, USA