M3

[tennis-joe]

I purchased an M3 and it has been working properly but the 1/1000 th speed was not opening correctly. I took it to my local repair place here in Houston and he said he could correct it without taking the top off. Well this past weekend I was on the 22nd floor of a hotel and taking pictures at 1/1000 and I could see the shutter was not working and the picture was dark on the left half of the shot.

If I send it to Sherry she will charge about $250 at least and I was wondering if there is anyone else who would repair it? DAG would probably take too long and I have reading that another is (Li), I can't think if his name now. Anymore suggestions and should I even worry about 1/1000 of second?
Joe

 

[johannielscom]

this answers all your questions

 

[srtiwari]

I have sent my cameras to Youxin Ye, and have been very pleased. He is quick, does very good work, and his prices are very reasonable. Many here use him.

 

[Sh00ter]

I would not worry about 1/1000 sec personally. Then again, I have become quite used to the top shutter speed of 1/250 sec on my Hexar AF, so 1/500 seems like a luxury to me.

If you shoot faster films in bright light, or if you need to open up a bunch during bright light (thereby warranting 1/1000 shutter speed), it seems like an ND filter would be cheaper (and more effective) for your troubles than having the camera repaired...

 

[robklurfield]

youxin did my M2 with a similar problem, plus a foggy VF for about $100 less. He threw in a new Aki skin for about $15 and, not counting shipping, he turned it around in less than 48 hours. I understand that Sherry and DAG are both worth the extra money if you're facing this something for very complex, but they are slower than youxin. for a CLA you should be in good hands.

 

[payasam]

In nearly 40 years of having cameras with a 1/1000 sec. top speed, I have seldom used that setting; and I used the 1/500 top speed of my Rolleicord just as infrequently. All depends on what you photograph and the speed of the film that you use. Do remember, though, that a problem with one speed can mean that the other speeds also may soon give trouble.