Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/01/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] user leicameters
From: John Collier <jbcollier@shaw.ca>
Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2003 10:52:06 -0700

Yes corrosion on the switches and circuit boards is a common problem. 
Fortunately the switches are easily cleaned and you can run wires to 
repair the circuit boards. CDs cells are also not too expensive to 
replace. Meter movements are another matter though. Make sure that on 
any meters you buy the needle does not just flop around when released.

John Collier

On Sunday, January 5, 2003, at 09:21 AM, S Dimitrov wrote:

> I always wondered about that, as that side stem is the way of the
> rewind. Especially with the adapter on for a faster rewind.
> I no longer buy the MR meters in working condition. They are easily
> prone to corrosion and poor contacts problems. I get off cheaper buying
> a "broken" one for $20 to $45, and having George Milton repair it as
> necessary. Which to date has been usually under a $100.
> Last time I bought an MR4 from a reputable dealer at market rate, I
> still had to send it in to Mr. Milton.
> Slobodan Dimitrov
>
>
> John Collier wrote:
>>
>> I prefer to use the MR-4 meter on my M2 but then I am a clumsy 
>> rewinder.

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