Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Visoflex I question...and more!
From: Dennis Painter <dennis@hale-pohaku.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 22:24:22 -0700
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Daniel Post wrote:

> I have a Visoflex I, but the mirror has been damaged somewhat by age,
> fungus, excessively aggresive cleaning, and I was wondering is it possible
> to have the mirror of the Viso I redone or would it be more practical just
> to pick up another good used one?
>

Why not call Sherry and ask? Might be the same as another good(ly) used one ;-)
If so replacing the mirror and checking will give you one working at 100%

I must say that a SL makes more sense to me.

Dennis

>
> Also- I have come upon one of the Leitz film winders that has two screw
> holes for mounting on a table or bench. Have any of you used one, and if so-
> is it worthwhile to try to use? It seems pretty straightforward, and
> apparently will dis-engage when the spool is full. It seems like a rather
> clever little device. I have heard the AFLOO and APFUL designation for the
> bench winders- but I don't know which I have. Any help here would be
> appreciated!
> Thanks in advance!
> Dan

AFLOO, APFUL, no idea if it's helpful!

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