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Also, if it's running, just go-ahead and shoot it for a while. Regular use tends to loosen up the mechanisms in a camera that has been on the shelf. I may start running smoother and more accurately as it get some 'exercise'.

At a minimum, you should have two Leica M bodies, because service takes them away for months.

Very nice.

Here's NY version at KEH Camera: https://www.keh.com/shop/28-f6-3-hektor-clamp-on-ny-soohn-1.html Here's a Wetzlar version on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/404757289774

Don't know if it answers your specific question, but there is a wealth of information here: https://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/Leica/index.htm Good luck. You might also contact Tamarkin Camera or Classic Connection Camera, they have knowledgeable people.

Respectfully suggest you simply use your iPhone.

I like this one: https://leicastoremiami.com/collections/m-system-camera-accessories/products/thumbs-up-leica-m-hot-shoe-cover?variant=345686243

You must be a wizard.

That is an excellent lens.

Agree about the 15mm difference. But when pairing lenses, it does make a difference. Doubling or halving of focal length is a significant lens change, where 'zooming with your feet' becomes somewhat impracticable. More than doubling/halving starts to leave a gap, where a third lens in the kit becomes prudent. For example, 35/75 is about 2x, whereas 35/90 stretched the focal length difference. With 28mm at the wide end, 28/75 is OK, but 28/90 is too large a gap. Also, the more precise focusing with 75mm over 90mm is a significant factor, not to mention the viewfinder frame lines sizes. The more I read this thread, the more I want to find a 75mm lens for 35/75 or 28/75 pairing (over 35/90 or 28/90).

Thanks. I think you're right about the value heading north. Looks like they're going in the US$1000-1200 range recently. IIRC, they were under 1k not so long ago.

This topic interests me as well. I am keen to get a 75mm, for use in two-lens kits, such as 28/75 or 35/75. It will not get a lot of use, so looking for a 'popularly priced' option. Maybe an Summarit or CV 75 of some sort.

For that cost differential, I would also get the German lens.

Sorry for your troubles, but it seems you are in fairly good spirits, given the difficulties.

Maybe try grinding some material off the surface of the mount that engages the frame line selector lever, which might just bring up the incorrect frame lines, if that is what they are after ???