[Leica] LTM camera bodies

[len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)]

Thanks, Marc.
I have a couple repair recommendations now that I'll try. But I think  
I'll take my time and look for a clean IIIf as well. A RDST sounds  
very appealing.

Len


On Dec 17, 2006, at 8:11 PM, Marc James Small wrote:

> At 07:03 PM 12/17/2006, Leonard Taupier wrote:
> >Marc,
> >
> >That's probably good advice. What I might do is look for a nice IIIf
> >while I find a suitable repair shop. Actually I'm looking for a shop
> >now to clean up my 400 f5 Telyt. I had no intention to junking the
> >IIIc even if I didn't get it CLA'd.  I don't get rid of Leica gear,
> >especially the LTM gear. Actually my IIIc was made in 1946. I find
> >the IIIg's are over double the price of a nice IIIc or IIIf.
>
> Leonard
>
> There are a LOT of places which overhaul LTM cameras and which are  
> quite good at the job:  in the US, there are at least four shops of  
> impeccable repute and probably a dozen more capable places.  The  
> only issue is the RF:  the yellowing is almost certainly on the  
> exterior but, if it comes from some internal problem, then the cost  
> goes up though the repair can be had.
>
> I just zapped briefly through completed eBay auctions and you are  
> right about pricing, though a lot of the IIIg auctions ended as  
> "reserve not met".  In other words, sellers are still under the  
> impression that IIIg prices are at the level they held in the early  
> 1990's and the market is not meeting their demands.  (I paid $425  
> or so for my IIIg body, but I watched eBay for a year or so before  
> pouncing.)  In general, a IIIc in user condition can be had for  
> $250 or so, a IIIf BD for $300, a IIIf RDST for $400, but the   
> basic price of a IIIg does seem to hover around $800 or so.
>
> Again, I'd overhaul your IIIc and be happy to do so, but a IIIf  
> RDST is a fine camera in all regards.
>
> Marc
>
>
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