Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I posted the message below without proper subject line. It is of course regarding screwmount Leicas and their use. Sorry about that! Matthias >Hi all! > >I am lusting after a late screwmount Leica. I very much like the >look and feel of such cameras but also want a very compact (with >50mm Elmar) classical camera to basically carry everywhere. > >Now I ve read that most of these older cameras need a CLA and >possibly also a new shutter (-curtain). Also I have often heard good >things said about overhauled cameras by certain repairspecialists >(e.g. Sherry Krauter). > >So, can you recommend a particular model over another (I was >thinking about a IIIc, IIc, IIIf or IIf) _and_ can you recommend a >particular repair person to do a complete CLA of the camera (if >possible in Europe, esp. Germany)? > >How much do you think I would have to pay for the camera and the >CLA/possible shutter repair?? > >Maybe somebody has a reliable, CLAed camera for sale? I am not >looking for a mint example, just one in good working order. > >As always I apreciate every comment. > >Many TIA, > >Matthias Ochs - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html