Talus Posted September 27, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 27, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just recently discovered that the focus ring on my 50mm Summicron is nearly locked. It can't be adjusted with one hand anymore. There is stiff spot right on the center of the focus range. The camera lives in a messenger bag wrapped in a towel and it goes everywhere with me, everyday. The bag has been dropped and the UV filter is dented in. Yesterday I discovered another dent on the filter and now the focus ring is pretty much frozen. I called Leica in NY and they gave me the 800 number for the repair facility in New Jersey. Has anyone dealt with them? I'm curious about customer service and pricing & if anyone knows of any other reputable place in the US that they could recommend. Thanks in advance. Greg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnastovall Posted September 27, 2008 Share #2 Posted September 27, 2008 Try DAG or Sherry Krauter before Leica in New Jersey too many horror stories about there customer service and delays. Here are some other independents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted September 27, 2008 Share #3 Posted September 27, 2008 I think John has the right idea. You could even get it back to solms yourself but they dont check their work before returning it, and their work is not consistent. ps ... Does the lens still detach from the body smoothly? Rangefinder aligned? Might be a good opportunity to get a service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talus Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted September 28, 2008 The lens detaches from the body without any problems. I haven't checked the alignment with the rangefinder tho. Thanks for the suggestion. I will look into DAG and Sherry. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnastovall Posted September 28, 2008 Share #5 Posted September 28, 2008 Sherry K. does phone calls better than emails. Just a tip... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsawin Posted September 28, 2008 Share #6 Posted September 28, 2008 I just recently discovered that the focus ring on my 50mm Summicron is nearly locked. It can't be adjusted with one hand anymore. There is stiff spot right on the center of the focus range. The camera lives in a messenger bag wrapped in a towel and it goes everywhere with me, everyday. The bag has been dropped and the UV filter is dented in. Yesterday I discovered another dent on the filter and now the focus ring is pretty much frozen. I called Leica in NY and they gave me the 800 number for the repair facility in New Jersey. Has anyone dealt with them? I'm curious about customer service and pricing & if anyone knows of any other reputable place in the US that they could recommend. Thanks in advance. Greg I had Sherry Krauter fix my 50mm Summicron and it came back better than I could have ever asked. Sherry Krauter.com -- Home of the Golden Touch.*** She is fantastic. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talus Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted September 30, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) thanks much. I think I'll go with Sherry. I've been reading good things about her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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