Re: Leica Repairs

[Pablo_Mendoza@ROOSEVELT-PROVOST.ucsd.edu]

     Gary,
     
        I've used both Leica and DAG for repair work.  Both do quality 
     work.  If cost is your main concern, and you are willing to wait, go 
     for the Leica summer specials.  I sent in a 40 Summicron-C back in 
     1988 for a Leica summer special CLA.  It was focusing roughly and the 
     red dot was missing.  For the total cost of the special, the lens came 
     back focusing almost like new, the aperture blades were cleaned and 
     re-oiled, the inscribed distance scales were refilled and the red dot 
     was replaced.  It was great work.  You really can't go wrong with the 
     special.
     
        If speed of return is a concern, then consider DAG.  He is slightly 
     quicker than Leica.
     
        Hope this helps.
     
     Pablo


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Subject: Leica Repairs
Author:  stahl@erim.org at @UCSD
Date:    17/01/1996 1:23 PM


I have an M4-2 which is in need of a rangefinder adjustment.  It appears to be 
a linear error (it focusses approximately 10% too far, ie at 5 ft the scale 
indicates approx. 5.5 ft.)  As best I can tell this error remains constant 
over the entire focussing range.  It almost seems as if the camera had been 
modified to work with infrared film (I don't know, I bought it used).
     
Anyway, I'd like to get it repaired and am debating if I should send it to 
Leica or DAG.  I've heard that DAG does very good work, is there a price 
difference ?  I've also heard that Leica runs specials on repair services 
each Summer, are the specials worth waiting for ?
     
The camera could probably also use a general CLA and the vulcanite is 
cracked with several pieces missing.  I'm thinking of having these 
taken care of at the same time, Any idea how much this will cost?
     
I'd appreciate anyone's insites or experinces.
     
Thank in advance.
     
Gary Stahl
stahl@erim.org
Ann Arbor, MI USA
     
     
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