Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If you cannot find the ring for around the shutter button, you can make one from an after market soft release. In California these are available and such is possibly true for other states. With a hack saw and a bench grinder I was able to shorten the ring from the soft release to the required length. While not original, it serves the purpose of protecting the button and making the shutter easier to trip. Roland Smith Oakland, California - ----- Original Message ----- From: <RCooperman@aol.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 8:21 AM Subject: [Leica] Leica Repairs > I recently came into possession of a IIIc Leica camera. Unfortunately I have > found several problems with it and seek help in setting it right. > > First, the chrome ring that screws around the shutter release is missing and > the black bezel at the back by the view finder is badly chipped. Does anyone > know where I might obtain these two parts? > > Second, the shutter is sticky on slow speeds and at 1/1000th. Recomendations > on a reasonably priced and reliable repair technician would be greatly > appreciated. > > All help greatly appreciated, reply off line if you prefer. I am located on > the east coast of the US near Washington, DC. > > Richard > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html