Leica Standard Viewfinder Glass Repair

[mickjazz]

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I have a black Leica standard with a chip in the viewfinder glass. As it is,  it's usable but clearly visible. In the front glass. 

How are these repaired and who might do it? 

[willeica]

1 hour ago, mickjazz said:

I have a black Leica standard with a chip in the viewfinder glass. As it is,  it's usable but clearly visible. In the front glass. 

How are these repaired and who might do it? 

I would leave it. If you want a clear view when using the camera an SBOOI or other relevant viewfinder would be my choice.

William

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[jerzy]

I have done it once taking glass from old FED as a donor. Care shall be taken when removing replacement glas not to damage it, shall be carefully fitted and cemented in viewfinder.

[jerzy]

Just to add , it was IA not Sandard which I repaired. But as far as I remember both have the same magnification, so it should work as well for Standart

[mickjazz]

Thanks. The sbooi is a good finder but it adds size. Does anyone happen to know the characteristics of the front lens. Sometime back i had a iiif with missing oculars. I found a couple of lenses that were a reasonable match from a place called surplus shed that worked fine. I know surplus shed has square shape convex lenses. They are a few dollars.