steve garza
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a CLA be done on an M6TTL? I feel no real issues with the body, but I am sending it DAG for the VF upgrade. I'm not sure if I should send it back in a year or two or have it done now.
how often should.....
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telenous
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Well, I am sending my M2 for a CLA next week. The technician said that this would keep the camera trouble free for many years to come (he actually said "for thirty-fourty" years but I am sure he wanted to put emphasis only). So, to answer your question, I guess it really depends on whether your camera had ever had a CLA or if it had a recent one.
I hope that helps,
Best
I hope that helps,
Best
jja
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Frequency of a CLA will depend on amount of use (or disuse) and exposure to dust, heat, moisture, type of handling, etc. In general, if it ain't broke.... I have an M6 classic from 1995 that has never had a CLA, and it is operating in tip-top shape as far as I can tell.
On the other hand, since it is already going in for the viewfinder update, I'd consider at least a partial CLA, which DAG offers. Ask him about the finer details of the 3/4 CLA.
Btw, what does a viewfinder upgrade cost these days?
On the other hand, since it is already going in for the viewfinder update, I'd consider at least a partial CLA, which DAG offers. Ask him about the finer details of the 3/4 CLA.
Btw, what does a viewfinder upgrade cost these days?
steve garza
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Cost...
Cost...
Don quoted $190.00. I was at Samy's last week and played with an MP .085. I was sufficently impressed to want the upgrade. I like shooting in low light so the brighter VF should assist my 45 yr old eyes.
I don't think the M6 has ever been CLA'd. The dealer also sold me a lens which turned out pretty sticky so that needs adjustment also. It works, but slows down the focusing at times when it very inconvenient.
Cost...
jja said:
Don quoted $190.00. I was at Samy's last week and played with an MP .085. I was sufficently impressed to want the upgrade. I like shooting in low light so the brighter VF should assist my 45 yr old eyes.
I don't think the M6 has ever been CLA'd. The dealer also sold me a lens which turned out pretty sticky so that needs adjustment also. It works, but slows down the focusing at times when it very inconvenient.
steve garza
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34 years? Sounds like...
34 years? Sounds like...
he's pretty sure of himself. Actually it does help. I was Europe last month and the camera quite a workout. I probably will have a partial CLA done.
34 years? Sounds like...
telenous said:
he's pretty sure of himself. Actually it does help. I was Europe last month and the camera quite a workout. I probably will have a partial CLA done.
jja
Well-known
Good call on the viewfinder upgrade. I'm having my M6 upgraded when it goes in for its CLA, though I don't know when that will be.
JoeFriday
Agent Provacateur
I'd just ask Don to check it out and see if it needs a CLA.. if it doesn't, he'll let you know.. I had my CL in for an RF alignment and meter adjustment for alkaline batteries, and he didn't see any need to do a full CLA on it
steve garza
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good idea Joe,
good idea Joe,
The full CLA is $290 w/ a partial at $190.00. I may settle for the VF work and wait until CLA is really needed. Now let's see, what could I use $290.00 for? CV lens? down on a Zeiss?? 1/4 down on more Leica glass.......arrghhh
good idea Joe,
JoeFriday said:
The full CLA is $290 w/ a partial at $190.00. I may settle for the VF work and wait until CLA is really needed. Now let's see, what could I use $290.00 for? CV lens? down on a Zeiss?? 1/4 down on more Leica glass.......arrghhh
Ben Z
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I have to agree. Can't speak for any of the other repair places but my experiences with Don is that he won't try to sell you a bill of goods ever.
