Re: [Leica] questions from a Leica newbie (seriously long)

["Ken Iisaka" <ken@iisaka.org>]

> Now my questions:
> 1) Is it possible for me to adjust the rangefinder on the CL myself?
If so,
> how? I can't seem to locate any adjustment screw. If not doable by me,
does
> anyone know a decent repair person in Japan, preferably in Iwate-ken
(a long
> shot, but that's where I live) or Tokyo or Nagoya? I'm leaving Japan
on July
> 24th out of Nagoya, so this would be a bit of a rush job.

Don't know of anyone in Iwate-ken, but in Tokyo, Lemon can sometimes fix
things really fast.  Still, with just 2 weeks to go, it's kind of
unlikely.

> In Hong Kong I'm a bit worried because I have no Chinese language
ability.
> How difficult is it to get by just using English? Will I be able to
buy
> camera stuff and/or electronic gear for a good price without getting
ripped
> off (how are prices for Leica stuff, by the way?)? Any suggestions on
what
> to do in Hong Kong while I'm there (I have only four days)?

Go see Dr. Yao, who is on this list.