tennis-joe
Well-known
I shot 2 rolls of 200 asa film with my M3 and only about 4 shots came out. After getting home I opened the back to view the shutter and saw that it didn’t fully open and leaving about 1/8” of the shutter showing not fully open on most speeds. I guess I can send it to California to a repair person Ye——-. The only repair person in Houston has retired so that might be a choice.
I tried repeatedly firing the shutter with the back open and it keeps not fully opening.
I tried repeatedly firing the shutter with the back open and it keeps not fully opening.
kshapero
South Florida Man
Lots of great Leica repair men and women. Sherry, DAG, Youxin Ye, etc. Take your pick.
dourbalistar
Buy more film
Yes, Youxin Ye is a well regarded repairman. He is located in Canton, Massachusetts, not California.
http://www.yyecamera.com/
jim_jm
Well-known
Another vote for Youxin. He's repaired a few bodies for me and has done great work.
Sounds like the shutter is capping on your M3, which is not uncommon when the shutter needs adjustment and/or lubrication. Any of the other mentioned repair folks would be able to handle this also. My M2 did the same when I first bought it about 15 years ago. It's been running perfectly since.
Sounds like the shutter is capping on your M3, which is not uncommon when the shutter needs adjustment and/or lubrication. Any of the other mentioned repair folks would be able to handle this also. My M2 did the same when I first bought it about 15 years ago. It's been running perfectly since.
pschauss
Well-known
+1 for Youxin Ye. He has done two Barnacks and an M3 for me. Excellent work and quick turnaround.
