YYE Camera: Behind the Scenes of Vintage Leica Repair

[logan2z]

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I figured this would be most applicable on this forum.  Moderators, please move if there's a more appropriate spot...

 

Edited May 21, 2022 by logan2z

[Danner]

Very nice 🙂

[Ko.Fe.]

I like he is not a Leica only and servicing LTM copies (except FSU, those are trap to  fix). I also read if he doesn't know how to fix Leica/Leitz gear it goes to D.A.G.

[Huss]

1 hour ago, Ko.Fe. said:

I like he is not a Leica only and servicing LTM copies (except FSU, those are trap to  fix). I also read if he doesn't know how to fix Leica/Leitz gear it goes to D.A.G.

He doesn't touch M5, and very little with the M7.  He does not collimate lenses - those go to DAG. (unless that has changed)

[Huss]

Great video, thanks for posting.

Q tips on the lenses..  I've done the same myself when I buy used glass that needs cleaning.

[stray cat]

Thank you very much for his. Just this past Thursday he posted me back my M2. I sent it to him with a problem I thought it had - the frame counter spinning all the time, not securing on frame numbers. This is what he wrote on completion and before shipping it back:

Phil,

I have your camera done.

Leica M2 - The counter dial is good, nothing wrong with it.  You did not wind the camera to the end, the counter wheel will be loose and spin.  This is the design of the M2 counter system, when winding the camera the counter wheel is loose, only when before and after winding, the counter dial will work properly.  This camera is quite smooth, serviced not long time ago, no need for another CLA at this moment.  The rangefinder vertical line was slightly off, adjusted.  The shutter rollers had too much tension, and loud.  I believe Leica did CLA on the camera sometime ago, which is common for Leica serviced cameras and new cameras these days.  Before adjustment, 1 sec was 0.88 sec.  I have shutter speeds and brake all adjusted, all speeds work well now and the shutter is quieter than used to be.  Checked everything in good working order.  Tested the camera with a blank roll film made sure film winding and rewinding are all good.

Below is the total due:

Leica M2 adjust rangefinder/shutter brake & speeds	$60.00
Shipping	$100.00
Total	$160.00

 

I couldn't be happier with this level of service and helpful advice. Shame about the shipping cost but that's just the reality nowadays and he did warn me.

 

[jakontil]

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1 hour ago, stray cat said:

Thank you very much for his. Just this past Thursday he posted me back my M2. I sent it to him with a problem I thought it had - the frame counter spinning all the time, not securing on frame numbers. This is what he wrote on completion and before shipping it back:

Phil,

I have your camera done.

Leica M2 - The counter dial is good, nothing wrong with it.  You did not wind the camera to the end, the counter wheel will be loose and spin.  This is the design of the M2 counter system, when winding the camera the counter wheel is loose, only when before and after winding, the counter dial will work properly.  This camera is quite smooth, serviced not long time ago, no need for another CLA at this moment.  The rangefinder vertical line was slightly off, adjusted.  The shutter rollers had too much tension, and loud.  I believe Leica did CLA on the camera sometime ago, which is common for Leica serviced cameras and new cameras these days.  Before adjustment, 1 sec was 0.88 sec.  I have shutter speeds and brake all adjusted, all speeds work well now and the shutter is quieter than used to be.  Checked everything in good working order.  Tested the camera with a blank roll film made sure film winding and rewinding are all good.

Below is the total due:

Leica M2 adjust rangefinder/shutter brake & speeds	$60.00
Shipping	$100.00
Total	$160.00

 

I couldn't be happier with this level of service and helpful advice. Shame about the shipping cost but that's just the reality nowadays and he did warn me.

 

Now i know stuff i have to not confuse with regarding loose counter, and thanks for sharing too! YYE legend

[ironringer]

Fine artistic video, showing a special and talented contributor to our Leica hobby 🙂. Thank you Julien for sharing this, and thank you Youxin for your professional and friendly work on my cameras and lenses.

[spydrxx]

Thanks for sharing the video. Mr. Ye has been most graceful in my dealings with him over the years and don a fine job on whatever I have sent him.

[mikemgb]

Youxin has repaired my M2, III and IIIa, his work is amazing. 

[TomB_tx]

He did a great job on a 1955 DS M3 given to me after decades stored in a Texas attic - needed new curtains and a lot of work. He has also serviced several of my Japanese ltm clones and lenses. As mentioned, at times he has suggested I send to DAG instead.

[malligator]

I hope he has an intern (or interns) working under him. It would be a shame to lose all of his knowledge and ability when he starts his well-deserved retirement.

[tappan]

This is GREAT!
I have sat at that kitchen table.
He and his wife are MASTER technicians.
Thank you Julien Jarry for producing this, and the poster for posting it.
Mark

Edited May 21, 2022 by tappan
Poster did not produce, so I changed to "Julien Jarry"

[logan2z]

6 minutes ago, tappan said:

Thank you for producing this, and posting it.
 

I can only take credit for posting it, I had no hand in producing it.  But I'm glad everyone is enjoying it.

Edited May 21, 2022 by logan2z

[CosmoM3]

Great guy.

He brought life to my Lux 50mm V1 (1958) after a very thorough CLA.

[kivis]

Loved it. Reminds me of my former life as a Nikon F (no meter) owner. Down here was a guy named Pete Smith, the Nikon Smith. He had over 300 Nikon F's he used for parts, swaps, repairs, etc. These guys are a special bunch.

[caloosajo]

Awesome. A happier version of when Dorothy meets the Wizard. Youxin just gets it done, plain and simple. 

[Topsy]

On 5/21/2022 at 2:10 AM, logan2z said:

I figured this would be most applicable on this forum.  Moderators, please move if there's a more appropriate spot...

 

Just watched it, great, thanks for posting the link. 👍

[bdolzani]

Fantastic to see him and his space. I've been using him for years, just wonderful always. 

thanks for posting!! 

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[colint544]

That was wonderful - thank you for putting it up.