[Leica] Information on the Summarit, from those who repair or have had one repaired?

[sethrosner at nycap.rr.com (Seth Rosner)]

Exception noted, Gene    ;-)

Perhaps Vic does not have a collimator, as I assume you do, to ensure that 
the lens elements are all perfectly centered on reassembly. Decentering is 
perhaps the most common cause of imagery problems with any lens system. 
Leitz/Leica's quality control has made this a virtual non-problem with their 
lenses.

The front and rear elements of the Summarit are uncemented singlets. 
Assuming Vic is courageous enough to undertake the task.

Thanks for your interesting take on lens servicing, Gene.

Seth