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My second request for advice in 24 hours


DBerens

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Hello again,

 

So a month ago I was walking and dropped my M6 and 35mm lens on the sidewalk from a height of about four feet. I carry my M nearly 24/7 and nothing like this has ever happened. Bracing for the worst, I picked it up to find that the only real damage was that the lens shade was cracked completely in half (there is also a minor scrape on the base plate). I was so grateful I walked into the nearest camera shop and ordered a new one. Ding! $75.00 - better than a new lens.

 

I have since shot several rolls of film with the camera and everything looks fine. Still, I would like to send it in for a check-up and routine service (it's about due). I'm in Oregon, USA. So my question is - is New Jersey the best place to send it? I cringe at the idea of being separated from my camera for too long. I did search the forums but I didn't really find a concensus.

 

If you have any suggestions, thanks.

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I've used Don Goldberg for most of my repairs over the years. I did use a Leica facility twice in the 1980s but was disappointed in their turnaround time. Don has always been very responsive, straightforward, and done excellent work for me on both my Ms and Leicaflexes.

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Having dealt with both the above-referenced folks, I certainly concur, IF you need them. On the other hand, I would put a couple more rolls through it BEFORE deciding to send it away--especially if it is a constant companion.

 

As one who, over the years, has seen the testimonials for M and R cameras that fell out of airplanes, I'd say you are probably good to go until its time for a CLA.

 

In other words: Relax.

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David,

Have to ask: how are you carrying your camera? Do you have a neck strap or something else? For years I've done sports photography, so two bodies + long lenses means that I grew accustomed to hanging things round my neck. Then I took a break and found that a wrist strap (actually a bit of rope off my boat) was a liberating experience and, if you get the length correct, it's impossible to drop your gear even if you let go of it! M6, even with it's longest lens would not be a problem this way.

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I have the standard Leica strap. I carry it several ways - most times I carry it in my hand with the strap wrapped around my wrist. For this reason I'm starting to think I should get a wrist strap like you have suggested. Sometimes I carry it around my neck, and yes, sometimes the dreaded and dangerous "one-shoulder" carry. The drop this time was pretty much a freak incident.

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