jerryjg Posted October 1, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 1, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi. Nice to meet you all, I am a "Neur Benutzer". As a long time Leica admirer, and even having bought and flipped (sold for profit right away) a Film M one time,and much to my later regret I might add, I have a question for you all. Let me first say I am a Camera Collector, and snap up old cameras and even new ones when I can find them cheap. Today, I found a Leica DRP in excellent used condition cosmetically at the Junk thrift. Price? 3.50. Now thats how a Po' boy gets a Leica! Upon bringing the unit home and trying it out, I see that the shutter does not fire, although the film button advances and the button snaps. I notice what appears to be part of the inside shutter assembly mechanism appears to be busted. Now, I do want a Leica very much, however I am in consternation as to whether to sell this unit needing repair, or to eventually buy a restored unit? I already have a Leitz(?) camera that I have deiced to keep and restore should my finances ever permit. That should give me the razor sharp German precision angle. However, I love the soft, gentle aberration of coloring of the image with the Leica as much or even moreso, as I am certain you all must. What should I do, or what would you do if you were me? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 Hi jerryjg, Take a look here Question on Whether to Fix or Buy Restored. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted October 1, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 1, 2009 Not sure what you're going on about - Leitz and Leica are the same thing. The camera's don't matter so much as the lenses. Do you have lenses? Photos of your gear would help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted October 1, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 1, 2009 What should I do, or what would you do if you were me? Thanks! I can't say. It would be moderated. :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryjg Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted October 1, 2009 Not sure what you're going on about - Leitz and Leica are the same thing. The camera's don't matter so much as the lenses. Do you have lenses? Photos of your gear would help. Oh yeah, I meant Zeiss IKON> Thanks. Well, no, as you know I am sure, the Camera I have is a rangefiner with no interchangable lenses. I question whether the body si irrelevant in this day and age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryjg Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted October 1, 2009 I can't say. It would be moderated. :D 2 posts and already gear snobbery? ( I halfway expected it). Sorry? Was that meant as a jab? Anyway, can someone address my question without implying how small I am and how great they are in the world of advanced photography? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpattinson Posted October 1, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 1, 2009 what is your question? I got a little lost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted October 1, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 1, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 posts and already gear snobbery? ( I halfway expected it). Sorry? Was that meant as a jab? Anyway, can someone address my question without implying how small I am and how great they are in the world of advanced photography? ...sounds like you need to lighten up a bit, jerryjg. Post some detailed images of both cameras (+ lenses) and perhaps we will be in a position to offer more support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted October 1, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 1, 2009 Oh yeah, I meant Zeiss IKON> Thanks. Well, no, as you know I am sure, the Camera I have is a rangefiner with no interchangable lenses. I question whether the body si irrelevant in this day and age. You seem to have substantially edited your post - why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted October 1, 2009 Share #9 Posted October 1, 2009 2 posts and already gear snobbery? ( I halfway expected it). Sorry? Was that meant as a jab? Anyway, can someone address my question without implying how small I am and how great they are in the world of advanced photography? ...sounds like you need to lighten up a bit, jerryjg. Post some detailed images of both cameras (+ lenses) and perhaps we will be in a better position to offer more support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryjg Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted October 1, 2009 I am going to offer a free apology here, since primarily I am new here, and secondarily, because the only good image i will ever take in my life would be by accident.I will never take a great image. I just would not because I could not.Give me a poloroid and I will snap happily away, and be delighted with the stupid results! lol Thus, I understand I am dealing with professionals here, and that I should probably have found a forum more geared towards amateurs. I edit my post a lot cause i type fast, post, then try to correct the spellings. The fact does remain I have a Leica now. I was somewhat stunned you all could not identify it solely from my description. Here Tis; This camera is a stock photo of the one I have. I think possibly i am reading here that this is a photgraphers forum, and i need to ask some dedicated repairmen what they would charge and weigh it against some research of what I could buy a restored 0one for. In other words, you all wrent a big help to me in trying to answer my primary concern.Thanks for nothing. lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryjg Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted October 1, 2009 what is your question? I got a little lost. Re: Question on Whether to Fix or Buy Restored Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted October 1, 2009 Share #12 Posted October 1, 2009 You are welcome to the Leica forum and there are a great number of helpful people to be found here as well as a vast archive of information relating to every aspect of Leica cameras. It sounds as though you are interested in earlier Leica models and maybe you should explore the various options available on line here. To start maybe you could give some idea as to the type of photographs you wish to take and the medium you wish to use to achieve that and then someone will be able to guide you from there- good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 1, 2009 Share #13 Posted October 1, 2009 The fact does remain I have a Leica now. I was somewhat stunned you all could not identify it solely from my description. What description? DRP doesn't relate to the camera model, and there are many variants of the early LTM cameras. This camera is a stock photo of the one I have. As above, many variants, and also many fakes. But assuming you have a genuine Leica llla/b/c then yes it's worth repairing. Unless there are major problems a standard Clean Lube Adjust will get it working again. The shutter curtains could need replacing which will cost more but it is worth it if you want to keep/use the camera. If you're just looking to make a profit on your lucky find then you're better off selling it on ebay as is for repair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpattinson Posted October 1, 2009 Share #14 Posted October 1, 2009 "I am in consternation as to whether to sell this unit needing repair, or to eventually buy a restored unit?" This confused me, as it sounds like you are asking whether you should sell the unit you have or buy a restored one - which don't seem to be incompatible options. Anyway - I think you have the correct advice now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryjg Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted October 2, 2009 The fact does remain I have a Leica now. I was somewhat stunned you all could not identify it solely from my description. What description? DRP doesn't relate to the camera model, and there are many variants of the early LTM cameras. This camera is a stock photo of the one I have. As above, many variants, and also many fakes. But assuming you have a genuine Leica llla/b/c then yes it's worth repairing. Unless there are major problems a standard Clean Lube Adjust will get it working again. The shutter curtains could need replacing which will cost more but it is worth it if you want to keep/use the camera. If you're just looking to make a profit on your lucky find then you're better off selling it on ebay as is for repair. Thanks. I suppose the gist of my post was that, to give an example, if I ,as a guitar player, if I buy an old speaker, but it needs reconing, I can either buy a already reconed speaker, or have the unit reconed. As per cost, it makes no difference either way,besides the fact you may have some type of garuntee with your reconed as opposed to buying an already reconed. Its really "6 one way, 1/2 dozen the other", so to speak. I am wondering if it isn't much the same with the Leica. It would cost just the same to have it fixed as if you could buy one already restored? Thanks and sorry for the flurry of posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted October 4, 2009 Share #16 Posted October 4, 2009 If you wish to use it, have it repaired. The chances of finding one that does not need repair is between slim and none. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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