Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1994/02/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]One of the best places for custom camera machineshop work is (Marty Forscher) Professional Cameral Repair in NYC. It's where many of the pro's get their modifications. My last memory of their address is 37 W 47th St. Information should have their phone number. Discuss the required mods with them to see if it's doable and worth the cost. Michael Volow, M.D. (mvolo@acpub.duke.edu) Department of Psychiatry, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 919 286 0411 Ext 6933 On Fri, 25 Feb 1994 gang@mtdcr.att.com wrote: > I have a 35mm Summaron which was made for M3 and the goddle is missing. > When I use it on M4, the 35mm frame won't come out. I can pull the preview > lever to engage the 35mm lines but that's extra work. I called Leica > and was told they don't modify the lens. I know the only thing I have > to do is to file off about 1/16" on one of the mounting leg. Does anyone > know if a repair shop can do the job without getting metal powder into > the lens barrow? > > Gang