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Try kelton labs they have 2 locations Newark Nj,

New York city. not sure about scanning

<p>Thanks Richard G for your kind words. I saw Emir's image and I thought "I've got one like that" and then I saw yours and I thought "I've got one like that too!" I think it's interesting that we all picked up similar things. I hope it's okay that I used the Hexar on the Leica/rangefinder forum. Shhh hopefully no one will notice :-)</p>

<p >Hexar AF : FujiAcors 64iso Xtol </p><div></div>

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<p>Well how I look at it, Ivan, is this: Pre-visualize. A great picture is a great picture and it doesn't matter what camera or lens it was taken with. I've seen some great pictures with a 35 mm Holga, and I've seen great pictures with a 8x10 Diedorf. What they all have is vision from the photographer and all that equipment disappears. Now, I've had great experience with this forum and everything these guys say to you is absolutely spot on. It's where your budget is. The 50/1.4 FD is such a bang for the buck I cannot see you not being happy with it. If you want to get the 1.2, do it, I'm sure it's a great lens. Me, I'd rather do something else with $700. FD gear isn't worth that kind of money in my opinion. I'm sure you'll get along with any lens you get. </p><div></div>

<p>Hope you don't mind only half is Leica. The rest is pure British. So i guess they're cousins.</p><div></div>

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<p>The FDn 50mm F1.4 which is one of the best lenses I have ever used. And the 35mm F2.0 FDn follows shortly behind it...</p>

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<p>Hey you lot,<br>

Thanks for all the good info guys, really appreciate it. This is why I come to photonet.</p><div></div>

<p>Reid & Sigrist Ltd LEICESTER. Eng</p><div></div>

<p>Reid & Sigrist Ltd LEICESTER. Eng.</p><div></div>

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<p>Reid III with Leitz Elmar f=5cm 1:3.5</p>

<p>Reid lll.</p><div></div>

<p>Actually John I'm from Nottingham, 160 furlongs from Lester where the camera was made. I do live in the US now. I frequently go back to the UK, so thank you very much for the info, I'll be sure to get in touch with him. Thank you John.<br>

Stephen I know you really like Youxis, I'll get in touch with him too. Thanks.</p>

<p>David, the problem with my shutter is slow/sticky speeds. It seems like the shutter has come undone. Also, the shutter speed dial seem disengaged. The only speed that seems to work is <strong>B</strong>. I don't think I need parts. The range finder is <strong><em>spot on</em></strong>. The camer has been sitting since the lat 70's in its Leica ever-ready case in a closet. It's in really nice condition. Not mint, but very very nice.<br>

Thanks for your response. </p>

 

<p>Thanks John, I am familiar with the website 139sm.co.uk. I would have tried to contact them about repairs but that service is not working at the moment. <br>

Wendell, very interesting about Kinderman... sloppy work huh? Not good I won't use them.<br>

Stephen, It seems that YYE Camera has a lot of good reviews, but all Leicas and since my camera is a Reid...<br>

What I'm trying to say is, I am not a collector of fine cameras. I like to use them. But since there are very few of these cameras I have to put my mind in a collector's mindset, meaning I want this machine to hold its value. Letting a good tech/great technician open it up, would it be losing value? Should I just leave it as it is as just a beautiful piece?<br>

I don't know if you guys are familiar with the story of the man who owned an antique clock which built up a beautiful patina over the years. The man thought it was so beautiful and decided to polish it and he destroyed the clocks value. I don't want to be that guy.<br>

Thanks for your input.</p>

<p>Hi there,<br>

I know you guys are experts - you have always been my first port of call for any Leica questions. Recently by good fortune I was given a gift (family heirloom) of three vintage cameras, one of which, a Reid III needs the most work. The shutter is in desperate need of servicing. I know the camera is kind of a collectable piece. I would like to use it but if the cost is going to be too much and I am going to have problems with service techs and parts, I am not sure I want to go there. So, I am fishing around here to see if you knowledgable lot can help me out with some ideas, specifically how much this is going to cost me. Also, who is the best service tech - my front runner is Kindermann in Canada but, haven't contacted them yet. </p><div></div>

Hi there Patrick,

Well, I might be able to help you with one of the issues. When I shoot film or digital files I don't get incorrect exposures

so I have a really well exposed digital file from a D300 in a Nikon electric file (raw) which I would like you to have a go in

lightroom to see what you can do with it. I have the 60 day trial of NX2 but it is so glitchy. I wouldn't say it is slow. The

templates and tools are nice but I would like to keep my options open to see if lightroom can give me better results. I

have CS3 with adobe camera raw and have seen a difference with the quality using ACR verses NX2 but photoshop is

so much more versatile. I can send you a file tomorrow if you like, I think you may enjoy it. Let me know. I have been

using photoshop since 5.5 so I am more familiar with it.

Best regards,

Richard