wilfredo Posted September 21, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 21, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just pickd up a very nice M2 and wondering what Leica in New Jersey charges for a CLA'd or if there are other independent outfits out there that can do this? Is the viewfinder also cleaned with a CLA'd? Thanks, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Hi wilfredo, Take a look here CLA'd. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
bill Posted September 22, 2008 Share #2 Posted September 22, 2008 Hi Wilfredo, I'm surprised none of our Stateside friends have picked this up. I can only speak from personal experience of CLAs on this side of the ditch. I paid £160 earlier this year to have my IID serviced by CRR in Luton. it took a fortnight against an estimate of three weeks. Price varies dependent upon the amount of work to be done and the parts required, obviously. CRR has a detailed and informative website, so I'm giving the link here for you as a "baseline": LEICA - CAMERA REPAIRS & RESTORATION - LUTON , ENGLAND In the US, the names I am aware of are Youxin Xe, DAG and Sherry Krauter at Golden Touch. I have obviously never used either, but from postings on here and other lesser fora all are good. The only negatives I have heard are poor communications and long delays/underestimates of time with DAG, but I stress I have no personal experience at all. Perhaps a US-based member can give a more useful input for you? Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted September 22, 2008 Share #3 Posted September 22, 2008 I had an M2 CLA's by Sherry Krauter at Golden Touch - excellent work. I have also had work done by Gerry Smith at Kindermann in Toronto, with outstanding results and quite fast turnaround. You would never be disappointed by Gerry Smith, IMHO.Ths should all cost about $350 (CAD or USD). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted September 23, 2008 Thanks, this is very helpful. I'm wondering what Leica would charge in N.J. MAYBE I'LL JUST GIVE THEM A CALL. Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilihead Posted September 23, 2008 Share #5 Posted September 23, 2008 I had an M4 done (CLA) by DAG and it was fast and my M4 is now perfect - he even tapped out a little dent on the top plate and you could not tell where it was... a craftsman and a gentleman - I highly recommend him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkyoung Posted September 23, 2008 Share #6 Posted September 23, 2008 I've had two M3s CLA'd (and some minor repair) by Leica in NJ. I was very happy with the final work. It even comes back sealed in a little plastic bag, with "LEICA" printed on it. It ran in the $350 to $425 (with the extra repairs). However, it takes FOREVER. Like, two to three months. Calling is about the only way to contact them; emailing gets zero response. In other words, customer hand-holding doesn't really seem like a priority. Check out their website for information on how to ship to them, etc., or call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted September 23, 2008 Share #7 Posted September 23, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) does a normal CLA include any lens cleaning or repair? Sorry, but I've never had one done yet. Got a quote of $150 for my IIIc, but the shop said "no work on the lens". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcoombs Posted September 23, 2008 Share #8 Posted September 23, 2008 You can give the above referenced restorers bodies or lenses for work, but there is a separate price for each. Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyp Posted September 30, 2008 Share #9 Posted September 30, 2008 I would highly recommend Gerry Smith if you want to use an official Leica station: his shop is tops ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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