philipus Posted September 3, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've found a 1928 IA which was converted to a III. It seems like a very well kept camera but the slow speeds are sticky (apparently the only 'issue' with the camera) and I am wondering if such an old camera can be serviced anywhere. I have read on these fora about several people who service M cameras but what about Barnack models? I am in Holland and know of Mr van Manen and Mr Scherpenburg but don't know if they also service LTM. It wouldn't be a problem to send for service within Europe though to a good service point. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences re service of Barnack cameras. Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eyedeebee Posted September 3, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 3, 2011 I have used Malcolm Taylor in the UK, who did a splendid job restoring a IIIc for me. He advertises in Amateur Photographer and has an excellent reputation. malcolmtaylor000@btconnect.com Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted September 3, 2011 I have used Malcolm Taylor in the UK, who did a splendid job restoring a IIIc for me. He advertises in Amateur Photographer and has an excellent reputation. malcolmtaylor000@btconnect.com Good luck! Thank you very much. I should add that I had looked at the 'repair' sticky in the Customer forum but wasn't sure if there are particular considerations when it comes to service of very old LTM cameras. Perhaps not all service specialists attend to them. How much could it cost to fix sticky slow speeds? Cheerio Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted September 3, 2011 Share #4 Posted September 3, 2011 I believe that Sherry Krauter in upstate New York also deals effectively with old Leicas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss_emma_jade Posted September 4, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 4, 2011 and be prepared for it to require more work than just a clean. but when you get it back it will be oh so nice,,,, EMMA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhild Posted September 4, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 4, 2011 It´s quite easy to get to the slow speed mechanics of an III, it´s not necessary to pull the camera out of it´s shell. However, considering the age of the camera, a complete CLA sounds like the best option to me. It will cost some money but the camera will be working like new afterwards. Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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