Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Golden Touch Camera Repair/Leica USA service
From: Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca>
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 07:00:26 -0400
References: <e0.1768c182.287fa08a@aol.com>

What is Sherry's experience on Leica thread mount cameras?

...Vick

AppleMac97@aol.com wrote:

> Sherry K has CLA'd two Leicaflex SL cameras for me in the last year.  I too
> have been very pleased with the quality of the work.
>
> On a related note, Leica USA in NJ recently CLA'd two Leica M3 camera bodies
> for me.  I had bought them at bargain prices because they were in "user"
> condition.  One was a 1954 M3 DS, and the other one a 1961 M3 SS.  The
> peeling vulcanite was replaced on both bodies, and the shutters repaired
> along with the CLA.  I was absolutely stunned when I got them back!  I had
> sent them two ugly and dirty camera bodies.  I got back two M3's that looked
> better than my new M6 TTL!  I love the M3 viewfinder!  It is a joy to use
> with the 50mm lens, and makes it so much easier to focus the 90mm and 135mm
> lenses.  Of course, I have to use a separate handheld meter, but after taking
> an area reading, I have learned to adjust for minor lighting differences.  I
> am beginning to appreciate why the M3 has such a loyal following among Leica
> enthusiasts.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Muhammad R.K. Chishty, Ph.D
> Associate Professor of Finance
> Graham School of Management
> Saint Xavier University
> 3700 West 103rd St
> Chicago, IL 60655, USA

Replies: Reply from Dennis Painter <dennis@hale-pohaku.com> (Re: [Leica] Golden Touch Camera Repair/Leica USA service)
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