analoguser Posted September 21, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 21, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone out there had any experience with CAMERAWORKS-UK? Their web page shows some very nice work, especially with something called the RACOTE finish. this seems almost too god to be true. camerawork-uk.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 21, 2017 Posted September 21, 2017 Hi analoguser, Take a look here M3 restoration. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
M9reno Posted September 21, 2017 Share #2 Posted September 21, 2017 You mean Duracoat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip G Posted September 21, 2017 Share #3 Posted September 21, 2017 No, but the the restoration service outlined on the website certainly looks impressive (although I imagine it won't be cheap!). Good to see if you get any feedback from recent users. I think the web address should read cameraworks-uk.com. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greene881 Posted September 22, 2017 Share #4 Posted September 22, 2017 I've just sent an M3 to them for a paint job, new skin and prism fix. Will report back with pictures in due course. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analoguser Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted September 22, 2017 Thanks for the replies . And, Yes I was referring to Duracoat. I look forward to greene881's results. The site claims to have a rapid turn around time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analoguser Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted September 23, 2017 I have emailed camerawork-uk and they seem very impressive. I was referred to a their Facebook page which looks very interesting indeed. https://www.facebook.com/LeicaRepairs/. Hope this helps anyone interested in this topic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rus Posted September 27, 2017 Share #7 Posted September 27, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I actually wonder if theyd also do chrome plating for black lenses...hmm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD Posted October 13, 2017 Share #8 Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) I have used Alan on both camera and lens work. Highly recommend his work! Make sure you ship per his recommandation and not you local post service, as it will get stuck in UK customs. Alan did a repaint of my M3 with Cron. It has a finish spesified by me... https://flic.kr/s/aHskU4wnHQ Edited October 13, 2017 by KAD 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greene881 Posted December 24, 2017 Share #9 Posted December 24, 2017 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I've just sent an M3 to them for a paint job, new skin and prism fix. Will report back with pictures in due course. Got my restored M3 back from Cameraworks-UK. Repainted in a minimalist look glossy black finish with a lizard skin effect covering. The camera also received a full service with specific focus on the rangefinder. A new FTA (free to air) mask* was fitted. (* https://www.cameraworks-uk.com/single-post/2017/09/08/Improving-the-Leica-M2-Rangefinder-or-Why-You-Need-a-FTA-Brightline-Mask ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Got my restored M3 back from Cameraworks-UK. Repainted in a minimalist look glossy black finish with a lizard skin effect covering. The camera also received a full service with specific focus on the rangefinder. A new FTA (free to air) mask* was fitted. (* https://www.cameraworks-uk.com/single-post/2017/09/08/Improving-the-Leica-M2-Rangefinder-or-Why-You-Need-a-FTA-Brightline-Mask ) ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/277086-m3-restoration/?do=findComment&comment=3424777'>More sharing options...
Gobert Posted December 24, 2017 Share #10 Posted December 24, 2017 (edited) Personally, I would have preferred to restore it technically, but with respect for the beautiful patina. Edited December 24, 2017 by Gobert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted December 27, 2017 Share #11 Posted December 27, 2017 Honestly, based on provided image, I'm not impressed how Leica engravings were treated. But nice what they took care of inner parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greene881 Posted December 27, 2017 Share #12 Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) Honestly, based on provided image, I'm not impressed how Leica engravings were treated. But nice what they took care of inner parts. The engravings are pure black (my choice), same as the body. I've not done the repaint justice with my poor shot, I found the shiny surface difficult to capture. Edited December 27, 2017 by greene881 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
turning_wheels Posted December 27, 2017 Share #13 Posted December 27, 2017 Your M3 turned out very nicely! I have mine with cameraworks-uk at the moment, too. Cannot wait to get it back! How do you like the viewfinder upgrade? And how does the camera "feel" mechanically? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greene881 Posted December 28, 2017 Share #14 Posted December 28, 2017 Your M3 turned out very nicely! I have mine with cameraworks-uk at the moment, too. Cannot wait to get it back! How do you like the viewfinder upgrade? And how does the camera "feel" mechanically? The camera was always fine mechanically and still feels so. With regard to the rangefinder. I only have experience of three M's the M246, M2, M3. If I rated the M246 RF second image as a Very Good, then the M2 was Good and the M3 Poor. The second image being very faint. To the point that with my less than 100% eyesight the camera was difficult to use. Following the work I would now rate the M3 RF as Good, about the same as my M2. Please post some images of your camera on its return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
turning_wheels Posted December 28, 2017 Share #15 Posted December 28, 2017 Thank you for the information. I will post some pictures once my M3 is back, for sure! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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