Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> From: "Tony Salce" <NadinaTony@bigpond.com> > Subject: [Leica] M3 Rangefinder Patch Problem > > I asked a question about dim rangefinder's earlier in the week but I may not > have phrased it correctly. I am interested in purchasing an M3. It is a > double stroke in beautiful condition, however focussing is difficult because > the rangefinder patch appears dim to me. The split image is only faint. Can > this problem be repaired ? ....................... > > Tony Salce I had the same problem with a 1954 M-3 that fell into my lap several years back. I sent it off to DAG for a CLA which cured the problem 95%. The rangefinder may not be up to current M-6 brightness, but it's much, much better than it was. Jim Bielecki