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Not having used my Visoflex 020 for TL2 for a few months I took it out of its case and was dismayed to find that part of the side of the pedestal had crumbled [as shown]. Has anybody else had this experience? The UK Leica people had no suggestions, but maybe some of you can offer some advice?

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I had a Leica compact camera, with OVF attached, inside a small padded case, fall from a chair seat to a carpeted floor. The OVF bore the brunt of the shock, breaking the plastic body of the attached finder. I managed to find a repairer to rebuild the finder case. That was some time ago. Your picture reminded me of my impact damage.

 

 

 

 

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The oldest 020s are about 8 years old so, unless kept in seriously hot conditions, I wouldn't think that a modern plastic would get brittle enough to fall apart in such a short time.  I would arrange to send it to Leica for evaluation. Do you know when yours was manufactured?  I know the Visoflex 2 (for M11) isn't serialized so identifying when it was made is difficult (according to my discussion with Leica).  Either way, I doubt if there is an official repair so maybe crazy-glue will work to keep it together.  I would try a little DIY repair. 

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