m3 Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 I just picked up an M3 (chrome) serial no. 748xxx in nearly new physical condition with an attached 5 cm f/2 collapsable summicron lens, Leica M meter and Leica leather fitted eveready case that are in virtually new condition. The camera body leather is also perfect. My cost for all these items was a grand total of $5 from a yard sale. The camera body film advance lever will not advance and the shutter is as if it is not wound. I do plan on sending it to Sherry Krauter for a full service when I get the money for it. It still has the original Leica wax seal. Any thoughts on its problem of not advancing to the next frame? The film counter is at 43. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_a. Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 good choice, can't go wrong with Sherry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_collier2 Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 You have a great deal so do not screw it up by trying an amateur repair! Having said that, did you check to see if there was film in it? If it was at the end of a roll it would act as you describe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv1 Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 Just send it off to Sherry and don't worry about it. The lube has dried out and left things frozen up. Don't force anything. Sherry will take care of it for you. My M2 was sluggish and sticky, but it feels great now. You're ceratinly well ahead of the game, even if she finds that it needs a part or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djl251 Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 I second the film idea. Doesn't hurt to open it up and look. By the way what neighborhood do you live in. I want to shop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis1 Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 Yes, checking if there's film is a must first. It happened to my M3 once after I left it idle for a month and forgot there's a finished roll in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 I'll give you $25 plus shipping! Seriously, the worst thing you can do is not excersize the camera on a regular basis. Even if taking out a roll of film does solve the problem it should still be cleaned an lubed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_lehrer Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 Ron Other than checking to see if it is at the end of a roll, don't mess with it. the camera is probably older than you, so show it some respect and take it to a pro. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 If it's all in mint-/exc++ condition you got at least $1500 worth of Leica gear for $5, so spend the extra hundred and send it to DAG instead. You get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3 Posted September 13, 2003 Author Share Posted September 13, 2003 The first thing I did was to open it to check for film in it. There is no film in it. I've owned six other M cameras over the last 10 or 12 years, M4's M4-2, M6's. My favorites were the M4's. Had to sell it all when I was laid off work for 10 months. I'm working now however. Anyway, I do plan to send it off to either Sherry or DAG for a complete CLA & repair. My last M4 was serviced by DAG prior to my ownership. I don't quite remember what initial DAG stamps into the wax seal, but it was his. I knew what it was at the time, but have since forgotten. Will someone please let me know how to contact either DAG or Sherry. Thanks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Blackwell Images Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Just get it serviced! “When you come to a fork in the road, take it ...” – Yogi Berra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_b. Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Andrew Nemeth's website lists them both: http://www.nemeng.com/leica/007e.shtml What great fortune to find one, after being laid off and selling your others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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