Re: [Leica] Leaking shutter curtain in a IIIf

[S Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net>]

I just had my IIIa curtain replaced and had a CLA done at Pro Camera
Service in Thousand Oaks, CA for around $170.00. They're listed in the
LHSA Leica Catalogue. Klaus is very competent, to say the least. 

Slobodan Dimitrov


John Collier wrote:
> 
> The LTM cameras are still fully serviceable but you cannot spray a rubber
> coating onto the old curtains. They will have to be replaced. Off the top of
> my head, a complete LTM overhaul with new curtains....$300 to $400US? Anyone
> have a better idea?
> 
> John Collier
> 
> > From: Matthias Ochs <mjochs@web.de>
> >
> >
> > Maybe you all can help me with your advise? A friend of mine has a Leica
> > IIIf which has a leaking shutter, it seem as if the rubbery stuff as
> > crumbled of...
> >
> > Is it possible to "repaint" it with some rubber-paint??
> > Or are there still replacement shutters available?
> > How much are they (roughly)?
> > Do you know a good repairplace in southern Germany?
> >
> > Many questions... All comments are appreciated.
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Matthias
> >
> >