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Arthur, beautiful work. Especially the black and white. regards,

Thank you everyone for your kind answers, elijah

I am purchasing a CL. What does one do about the battery replacement, since the

mercury one is no longer available. I heard that the zinc air doesn't last very

long. thanks for the advice.

B7H has two right now, but they are in red. I know this is not your first choice, but I am still letting you know. Good luck, elijah

Is is possible to use a minolta X2 asph doubler, preferably the latest model on

a Maxxum 100 2.8 macro lens. this lens is not listed on the lenses that are

compatible with a maxxum (sony) doubler. Is this because the lens in the rear

protrouds too far, or is it for another reason, or it is not listed because the

doubler in not generally used with a lens of this focal length? thanks for your

answer.

Can you tell us what you price is? I am interested. thanks, elijah

I sent an M7 to Leica USA and the service was great. It was done fast, and very well. You are in the best of hands.

Vinay, I agree with you. Thanks for having the guts to stand up for this. It is all too easy to pass off bad humor with racist undertones as only bad humor. best to you, elijah

Leica after sales service is most excellent. The leica folks themselves stand behind their products.

Isn't there some story about a well known leica photographer who whacked his asailant in the jaw when he was being held up. I think he broke the jaw of the thief. Was this Gary Winograd?

How does the VC 25 stack up against the leica 24 2.8 asph?

Chandos, great stuff.

Tim, what metering mode are you in? sometimes using an external flash in spot mode can cause this problem.

I have used the fliter view system. It works fine with any 77mm filter.

Thanks all, I have it now.

I tried to push in the button on the focus tab, but it does not seem to do anything. Could it be broken?

I just received in the mail a newly purchased 90 elmar collapsible,

the old version years ago. Is in good shape, except that it appears to

locked in infinity focus. Is there a way to unlock it? or is the lens

broken and needs to be returned. thanks,

Hi Tom. Yes, 1,300 is way too much for a user in good shape. I paid 850 for mine a few years ago in excellent plus shape. If you shop carefully, you can get one for less. In the pre asph, there are a few versions. later version focused to. .7 meter. Older, the one I have goes to 1 meter. That one you can get for less. It has a detatchable hood. The newer has a built in. I like the older version. It is a beautiful lens with gorgeous bokah, and very sharp stopped down a little. You can also advertise on this site that you are looking for one. cheers, elijah

I have also had an excellent experience with Leica USA under passport. They sent back my M7 quickly with superb workmanship.

Hi there, can anyone tell me, will the off camera cord from a contax

TLA 200 flash unit work on a leica M6 or M7 with the SF 20 flash unit.

I would like to know for sure rather than experiment. thanks, elijah

Emir, the stories that you have heard about leica usa are just that�stories. I have only had the best experience with them. There will always be someone who is never satisfied no matter how good the service is. They are courteous, fast and do excellent work. Why would they do otherwise? Think about it.

Just found some Velvia 100 in the back of my fridge I forgot about. I

did not notice it had expired last June. Since it was kept cool, is it

still good? Or has it gone bad. Please let me know. thanks, elijah

Bill, thank you for your reply.

Terrence, I did not use the word dealer in the ways that you stated. Perhaps this is how you care to use the word. Mr. Kuehl dealed very fairly for many years in the leica community. If you never had the opportunity to experience his fair dealings, then you have missed something.

Hi ronald, thanks. I talked to him around then also. It is the last few weeks, and now there is no phone message at all. anyone else perhaps knows what is going on. thanks,

I have not been able to get ahold of Jim Kuehl for a few weeks now.

And now there is no answering message on his number. It only rings.

Does anyone know what is going on and is he okay. He is a real

gentleman, and my favorite Leica dealer for used goods. thanks,

regards, elijah