SergioGuerra
Well-known
Oh boy... I am sorry that I dont have a photo to show it to you, but I am really happy because after about 7 hours of hard working on my newly bought Leitz Minolta CL, I have managed to put it to work (meter included). 
But my eyes are aching!
I bought it yesterday, shutter/advance jammed. No meter signals, however with some perseverance, time, tools and logic (you've gotta love mechanical cameras) it all seems to work fine now. And there are no extra parts left
On the web you read a lot about failing meters, but from what I have seen, most problems might just be corrosion and/or problems on the switch (internal). That's what mine had...
Already had once a CLE, but I really prefer mechanical devices... this will be my first metered "leica" ever
Well... it's time to go to sleep, and sorry for post about "nothing"
Sergio
But my eyes are aching!
I bought it yesterday, shutter/advance jammed. No meter signals, however with some perseverance, time, tools and logic (you've gotta love mechanical cameras) it all seems to work fine now. And there are no extra parts left
On the web you read a lot about failing meters, but from what I have seen, most problems might just be corrosion and/or problems on the switch (internal). That's what mine had...
Already had once a CLE, but I really prefer mechanical devices... this will be my first metered "leica" ever
Well... it's time to go to sleep, and sorry for post about "nothing"
Sergio
If you took pictures, or had some sources for this, I'd like to see them posted.
vrgard
Well-known
Definitely not a post about "nothing." Congratulations, Sergio, on a job well done. And your reward is a great working camera. Here's to many great shots with it!
-Randy
-Randy
SergioGuerra
Well-known
Hi!
Unfortunately I took no pictures because I had no digital camera with me... It would be interesting to show what I have done, maybe it could be a typical failure...
I searched a lot on the web, but only found a Japanese web site with pictures of what you have to do to take the top and front cover off. It was a good start but for the rest I had to figure out...
Off to sleep now...
batterytypehah!
Lord of the Dings
Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday evening to me, Sergio!
Folks, be glad he didn't post a complete pictorial guide. Ebay prices for jammed CLs would immediately get a bump. Just take heart that it can be done, pounce when you see one for cheap, and lock yourself up for seven hours with it.
Folks, be glad he didn't post a complete pictorial guide. Ebay prices for jammed CLs would immediately get a bump. Just take heart that it can be done, pounce when you see one for cheap, and lock yourself up for seven hours with it.
Daan
Established
Good job!
When you wake up could you maybe post the link of that japanese website?
Thanks
When you wake up could you maybe post the link of that japanese website?
Thanks
hermannhkg
Member
There is also a very good web site on the CL here,
http://justinlow.com/articles/repair-leica-cl
Regards,
Hermann
http://justinlow.com/articles/repair-leica-cl
Regards,
Hermann
david.elliott
Well-known
Congrats on getting your CL working!