Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/05/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>The rangefinder on my M3 -- an early DS without the frame selection lever -- >lacks contrast and it is often difficult to "find" the shadow image, >especially in low light. The rangefinder rectangle within the viewfinder >appears "spotted" at times, especially when looking into the light. The >appears to be some sort of "crud" on the glass when looking into the small >rangefinder window from the front. In all other respects, the camera is in >great shape. > >Is this a normal aging problem?? Any ideas? Also, does anyone have >experience with repairs in the Philadelphia area or is Leica US the only way >to go. If anyone has had experience with this sort of a problem and has an >idea of the cost to fix it, that would be great. > >Steve Kobrin Steve, It probably is the silver on the mirrored surface of the rangefinder prism which is flaking off. I recently took a CL into John Van Stelten in Louisville, CO. He told me that it is not worth having the prism re-silvered. The most expedient fix is to replace the prism which costs $175 (his guess) plus labor which he estimates at $75. Henry