to repair or not.....Leicaflex SL

[JSteed#2]

The light meter on my Leicaflex SL just went off the charts. No matter what ISO setting i use, the needle goes to the bottom of the scale. Just spent $$ on shutter repair (no regrets...first time expense on this body). Do i pay to have the meter repaired? I will not DIY this.... Your vote? Suggested max budget?

 

[p.giannakis]

I like having my cameras fully working but if your running low on funds, I would postpone it until I can afford it. An external meter would do in the meanwhile.

 

[Timmyjoe]

Gotta go with Pan on this. An internal light meter is a nice convenience, but an accurate shutter is far more important to me. I'd use an external meter or just Sunny 16 it.

Best,
-Tim

 

[Dogman]

You can download a light meter app. I have a free one that works extremely well.



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[JeffS7444]

Depends on how special that camera is to you, because market value of a working SL is only around $150-250. If you are able to find a tech willing to tackle the meter repair for $150, I'd regard that as a bargain.

 

[Rayt]

For me unless the camera is in like new condition or has sentimental value I would buy another with a working meter and spend extra money on a CLA. I would make a practical decision.

 

[Bill Blackwell]

I would not likely put any more money into the one you have. You could find a Leicaflex SL working perfectly for around $250 (or less) pretty easily. I'd probably find another one and use the one you have as a second (back-up) body or do nothing and use sunny 16, which works adequately for most films.

 

[Valkir1987]

Broken exposure meters on cameras keep bugging me. Even when the rest of the camera works fine. I feel like I have to get it fixed, adjusted or repaired. My Fujica ST-701 is left unused for this reason…

The needle going al the way down on the SL probably suggests there is a loose solder joint somewhere or the CDS cell has lost connection.