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2nd curtain of my M3...

Started by Cweg, Jul 05, 2009, 01:45 PM

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Cweg

Jul 05, 2009, 01:45 PM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:15 AM by smf_adm
Hello Guys,
I'm new to this forum. I read a lot of here while I was repairing my Konica S2, so I hope you can help me with my problem with my new Leica M3.
 
Thanks in forward and best regards
 
cweg
 
That's my problem:
2nd c

Chiccolini

Jul 06, 2009, 12:00 AM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:15 AM by smf_adm
Have the shutter cleaned and relubricated.

Rick_oleson

Jul 06, 2009, 02:39 AM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:15 AM by smf_adm
the Leica M3 is not a DIY camera.  among other things, it was made intentionally difficult to open, with a seal over one screw and special tools needed for some of the bits on top.  you probably just have a film chip gone astray in the gears, but I(

Cweg

Jul 06, 2009, 08:20 AM #3 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:15 AM by smf_adm
Thanks for your answers. I think I better spend some money for a CLA than damage something while selfrepairing. I shuttered the M3 several times at all speeds and I feel that the Problem is less often, perhaps it was in Sleep and not often used for a ti

Cweg

Jul 16, 2009, 03:39 PM #4 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:15 AM by smf_adm
After tightening up the second curtain springs a little the second curtain works fine. Today I got my Testroll back and some pics look like this. The first problem was solved easily so I?m looking forward to solve the next problem myself too before sendin