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 I like the IIIg. Try to find one in good nick test it and hope it doesn't need a CLA ;-) - -- Alastair Firkin http://www.afirkin.com http://www.familyofman2.com ()" "'() ()" "() ()" "() ( '0',) ( '0' ) ( '0', ) (,,)(")(") (")(") (")(")(,) - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html