Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/17

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Subject: [Leica] Looking for advice re screwmount Leicas
From: Matthias Ochs <matthias.ochs@web.de>
Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 20:14:56 +0200
References: <200205171445.HAA21598@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>

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
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