Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/01/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I may be a bit slow today, but if you haven't used him, how do you know what kind of work he does or how long he takes? -Lew -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+lew=speakeasy.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+lew=speakeasy.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jeffery Smith Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 8:54 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Best CLA in NYC, Brooklyn No, I always send mine to John Van Stelten in Colorado. He is faster than the others and also does great lens work. By faster, I mean weeks instead of 4-5 months. www.focalpointlens.com He can also work on Contax IIa, Canon RFs, etc. On Wed, 5 Jan 2005 20:47:26 -0500, Lew Schwartz <lew@speakeasy.net> wrote: > Jeff: > Thanks...and just where are you having this done? Have you used > these guys before? > -Lew > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+lew=speakeasy.net@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+lew=speakeasy.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jeffery > Smith > Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 8:39 PM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] Best CLA in NYC, Brooklyn > > I can only answer the last question. I'm not trying to be a wise guy, > but "When it needs to be done" is what I'd have to answer. I have > found that unused cameras need it more than often-used cameras if the > viewfinder gets foggy or the lubricants get gummy. Some people who > like to shoot in subzero weather have their cameras winterized by > having all liquid lubricant removed. I assume that something like > graphite is smeared on there (I would hope). But if the rangefinder is > not out of alignment, the meter is working, and the shutter speeds are > right on, just shoot it. > > This week, I'm sending in 3 cameras for a CLA. > (1) Hexar RF - having it adjusted so it will focus correctly with a > fast Leica lens. > (2) Leica M5 - meter is dead > (3) Leica M4 - viewfinder is hazy > > I expect to pay about $300 for the three to be repaired. I hope. > > On Wed, 5 Jan 2005 20:22:32 -0500, Lew Schwartz <lew@speakeasy.net> wrote: > > Can anyone recommend a CLA venue in or around the Brooklyn & NYC areas? > > Assuming no parts need to be replaced, how much should I expect to pay? > How > > often do people have this done? > > -Lew > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information