Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] LEATHERETTE COVERING FOR M-3 CAMERAS--SOURCE FOR
From: John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:42:52 -0700

KIndermann Leica has replacement camera shells in stock. Yes, you have to
replace the whole shell as the vulcanite is applied to the shell by some
process or other involving goo and heat. I was quoted $500CAN for a new
shell (part only) which, of course, would require a major camera disassembly
to install. The replacement leatherette cover for my M2 cost $150CAN
installed with shipping. I thought this was a reasonable price.

John Collier

> From: DonjR43198@aol.com
> 
> I checked with Leica at New York a few minutes ago and the old M-3 covering
> material (Vulcanite) is no longer available.  Leica does sell the material
> that is used to cover the M-6 cameras.
>