don_e Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 This is from the test roll of a nice user IIIf (1953) and 50 3.5 Elmar (1948, coated). The flaw doesn't appear on all frames, but when it does appear it is in the same place. It will be in one frame, then not in the next even though the two shots are nearly identical. Neither body or lens have been CLA'd yet, but both seem to be in good condition (the film advance knob seems to have a bit of slack). Probably f8 1/200. Any ideas?<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew_allen1 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 The image doesn't seem to be showing. Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_e Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 The full frame<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_a._shapiro Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Don, you've got a hole in your shutter curtain; it's a common occurrence with aging Leica's. Either DAG or Sherry Kreuter will do a good job fixing it. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 One or more holes burned in the shutter cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendell_kelly Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 You may be able to make a temporary repair with a small dab of black paint or the "liquid insulation" from a hardware store. Youxin Ye is also a good technician for a shutter replacement. His turnaround time is usually quicker than other shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_e Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Thanks guys about the holes and the referrals. It is in nice condition and I intended to have it CLA'd. I'll include a note about the holes. I'll see who can take it on soonest. I'm finding it a lot easier to use than expected, and the len's detail resolution (using a 5x loupe on the prints) is very good. I like the color, too. It's easy to carry in a pocket, scale focus and sunny 16. I think there was a recent thread here on 35mm LTMs...have to look that up. Thanks, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Here's another recommendation: John Maddox in Greenville, South Carolina. I have his full address if you want it. John has done outstanding work on my two IIIcs and the price was right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_e Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Thanks Rob. I've made arrangements with Youxin Ye to do the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_e Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 I want to thank Wendell, and all the other photo.net members over the years who recommend Youxin Ye. He cla'd and replaced the shutter curtains, reasonably priced and fast return, and it was a pleasure to do business with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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