[Leica] Re: Chicago shops

[firkin@netconnect.com.au]

Disfromage@aol.com writes:

> 
> In a message dated 2/1/01 6:14:51 PM, C.R.Marshall@uwsp.edu writes:
> 
> << I will be in Chicago next month and I hope to find some time to browse some
> 
> camera shops. Any suggestions? >>
> 
> C.R.
> I would second Alastair Firkin's suggestion of Central Camera, It's about the 
> last of the old fashioned camera shops in Chicago.  They generally have a 
> reasonable stock of used Leica M gear-no bargains though.  The 2 largest 
> stores near downtown are Helix on Racine Street (3 floors of everything from 
> point and shoots to pro gear), and Calumet on Cherry Street.  It is their 
> main location in this country and whatever is in the catalog is generally in 
> stock in the warehouse that adjoins the showroom.  I do most of my shopping 
> at Calumet as it's on my way to work and the people are nice.  I hope this 
> helps.  
> Richard Wasserman  



And while you are in Chicago make sure you have your M3 updated with a
custom built rewinder ;-)

cheers