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Nooo... anywhere BUT Classic Camera... They are no longer an authorised Leica dealer, although they still like to give that impression. Do a search here for other views - don't just take my word for it.

 

Red Dot, great, RG Lewis, fine. But avoid CC.

 

Regards,

 

Bill

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RG Lewis 29 Southampton Row, WC1B 5HL

 

Red Dot Cameras 68 Old Street London EC1V 9AN

 

Aperture Photographic 44 Museum Street, WC1A 1LY *** but OK

 

Leica Store Mayfair 34 Bruton Place, Mayfair, W1J 6NR

 

Richard Caplan 25 Bury Street, SW1Y 6AL

 

The Classic Camera Pied Bull Yard, Bury Place, WC1A 2JR ***

 

*** Not authorized Leica dealers.

 

Bob.

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I have read bad things about the Classic Camera, but it is a great shop to visit, they have a great range or Zeiss and Leica lenses, and plenty of good accessories including a fairly full range of A&A stuff.

 

Perhaps if you are buying a new Leica lens then its not the best spot, given its not an authorised dealer, but it IS worth taking a look at / browsing, especially if you are in the area. Its not far from RG Lewis. And of course there is the wonderful British National Museum almost right next door to it...

 

S

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I've had some very recent dealings (ie January 2010) with Classic Camera for secondhand items and was very impressed. They may have the best stocks of new Zeiss and Voigtlander in London - including the 667 when I was there - and have extensive Leica stocks. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and were very efficient in resolving a major issue I had with my M8 that I bought from them, as well as rapidly selling my M7 which had previously remained unsold at another dealer for several months.

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I'll be in London toward the end of March and am in the market for a new 90mm Summicron for my M7. I would greatly appreciate any recommendations as to Leica shops I could go to.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

John S.

Ivor at Red Dot tells me there are shortages of most Leica lenses right now. If you're looking for something specific it might be best to phone in advance of going.

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