Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/06/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear All, My Leica IIIf RD ST, which I bought earlier this month from a camera dealer in Jakarta, Indonesia, turned out to have defective fast shutter speeds (1/200 - 1/1000) and a very stiff aperture selector on the attached 50/3.5 collapsible Elmar RS lens. I was not unduly disappointed, having expected that I might have to fork out some extra dough for a CLA on a camera almost 50 years old. So, I took it in to the shop and the dealer agreed to get it fixed by a suitably skilled local technician. The repairs took just over three weeks and I was able to collect the camera yesterday afternoon. On examining it, I found: - - shutter running more smoothly and quietly than before; - - brake on the first curtain appeared not to be sticking as it had been (I suspect this could have been the cause of the fast shutter speeds problem); - - eyepiece dioptre adjustment lever less "sloppy" than it had been; - - lens aperture lever now easy to turn; - - both viewfinder and rangefinder clearer than I remeber them; - - base plate opening "key" had very slightly stiffened so it didn't flop around; - - last but not least, NO signs of any exterior damage (e.g. to screw-heads or vulcanite) caused by the repairer. The dealer waited patiently while I examined the camera and urged me to try it with a film and to bring it back if there was still a problem. When I asked how much I should pay for the reapairs/CLA, he said: "No charge." To me, that is pretty decent treatment and I would recommend dealing with him without hesitation to people who find themselves in this neck of the woods. He is a Leica enthusiast and can order any new Leica gear from Hong Kong. I have bought from him on numerous occasions and have always been pleased with his service. The dealer's name is Koh Abeng and his camera store is: Bursa Kamera Profesional, Wisma Benhil L1 C6, Jalan Jendral Sudirman Kav. 36, Jakarta 10710 Tel. (021) 5736688 Just wanted to give credit where it's due! Regards, ===== Ray "The trouble with resisting temptation is you never know when you'll get another chance!" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html