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Subject: Re: [Leica] Looking for advice re screwmount Leicas
From: Alastair Firkin <firkin@ncable.net.au>
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 10:13:49 +1000
References: <200205171445.HAA21598@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> <a05111700b90af8907328@[62.155.161.199]>

>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 ;-)
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