Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I asked the same question a while ago, here's one ofe the responses I got: - -------------------------------------------------------------- >Hi John, I have a Leica M2 that when you look thru the viewfinder you can >see thru the small rangefinder patch and the framelines but the rest of the >window is completely black. I've been told that it may be seperation of the >elements in the view finder. Have you seen this before? Can this be fixed? >If so could give me a cost estimate and some info on how to send >it in. Thanks John Campbell > > Dear Mr. Campbell, Yes, I am very familiar with this condition, and I can usually repair it. It is actually the beam splitter that has separated, allowing light from the small window to come through, but not the large VF window. The only time I cannot repair it, is if the semi-silvering has deteriorated, but about 75% of the time its repairable and usually cost about $250 + shipping $10 and I am running about 4 to 6 weeks turnaround. Ship it UPS, US Mail or FedEx, whichever is more convenient for you. Pack it well with bubble wrap, styrofoam peanuts, newspaper balled up or whatever and ship it to the address below. John van Stelten Focal Point Inc. 1017 South Boulder Road Suite E-2 Louisville, Co. 80027 Phone 303-665-6640 Fax 303-665-3803 E-mail: focalpt@ecentral.com - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------- At 05:14 PM 2/8/00 -0500, you wrote: > >> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: Jeff S <4season@boulder.net> >> Subject: [Leica] Nothing lasts forever, but... >> >> Realize also that while your gear is not *officially* serviceable there >> are a lot of UNofficial routes as anyone who has had an M3 rangefinder >> refurbished might attest. >> > [BOB KRAMER] Speaking of M3 rangefinder repairs, does anyone know >someone who can re-cement this rangefinder's mirror? My M3 rangefinder is >starting to get a little dim, which my Leica repair guru has told me is due >to delamination of the mirror. I was told the only fix was to replace the >entire assembly with a M6 RF/VF. Is this true? Is there someone who can >just replace and/or re-cement the mirror only? > > Thanks for your input! > > Bob Kramer > Atlanta, GA > >