carey_russ Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 I found a 1933 III for a near-giveaway price at a camera show last weekend. RF is fine, but the shutter seriously needs lubrication. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good shop that works on old LTM cameras in the greater SF bay area, or is DAG the best bet? Thanks, the last question I posted here was quickly answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 With UPS, FedEx, Airborne Express, and USPS Priority Mail there is no reason IMO to have a Leica serviced locally unless you just happen to live in Madison, WI or Northvale NJ etc. DAG is my choice hands-down for M work. For LTM work, it's John Maddox, L&J Leica Repair, in Greenville, SC. Suprisingly reasonable rates (like $85 for a CLA)and he replaces rangefinder mirrors so they're brighter than a brand-new M, also makes and replaces shutters. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Address:L&J Leica RepairJohn Maddox109 Royal Oak RdGreenville, SC 29607(864) 297-6931 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Address:L&J Leica Repair John Maddox 109 Royal Oak Rd Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 297-6931 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Es Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Does anyone know if K & S in Palo Alto does LTM CLA and repairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl_french Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 I don't think so. I think they send most of the repair work they get out to other places to have the actual work done. I have had great luck with International Camera Tech in Mountain View. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_chan5 Posted April 10, 2003 Share Posted April 10, 2003 I'd say a good place to start would be Ken Ruth at Bald Mountain http://www.baldmtn.com/ He's along the coast, down towards Santa Cruz. I spoke with him on the phone about a Canon LTM lens I had, and he was very chatty and friendly. Seems to have a good rep as well. I assume you picked up the Leica at the Santa Clara fairgrounds? I was tempted by a cool little Canon VT, but managed to retain control of my money... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carey_russ Posted April 10, 2003 Author Share Posted April 10, 2003 Thanks everyone, especially Jay. The camera went off to John Maddox this morning. Yes, I got it at last weekend's San Jose show, black paint and a rewind knob for $2400 less than a new MP. It ain't pretty, but after a CLA should work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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