Koolzakukumba
Real men use B+W
I've figured out a simple way of 'repairing' the original Philips 6604 bulb from the V35 that is no longer available anywhere on the planet a far as I can tell - and hasn't been for many years.
I've been all over the internet to see if anyone has done this but can't find any evidence of it. It might just get your Leica V35 up and running again if you haven't been inclined to spend $175 on a specially-machined part so that you can fit a more modern bulb.
The process is explained on my blog so please take a look and let me know what you think. It works fine for me and I'd be interested to know how you get on if you decide to give it a go.
http://www.theonlinedarkroom.com/2012/10/leitz-v35-original-bulb-fix.html
I've been all over the internet to see if anyone has done this but can't find any evidence of it. It might just get your Leica V35 up and running again if you haven't been inclined to spend $175 on a specially-machined part so that you can fit a more modern bulb.
The process is explained on my blog so please take a look and let me know what you think. It works fine for me and I'd be interested to know how you get on if you decide to give it a go.
http://www.theonlinedarkroom.com/2012/10/leitz-v35-original-bulb-fix.html
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
IIRC Leica still had the adapter for more modern 13139 lamps two or three years ago, and it was not all that expensive, something like 40€ including shipping.
Koolzakukumba
Real men use B+W
I'm pretty sure that adapter is no longer available from Leica and the alternative, a third-party one made in Canada I believe, is very expensive. This is a fix people can do themselves for a few pounds.