Hi,
I've just discovered a Leica m3 that belonged to my grandmother.
Firstly I would like to know where best to get it cleaned and secondly a vague estimation to its value.
The camera and lenses have not been used for 20 years or more and I assume they have been packaged for this time.
The m3 appears to be in fully working order. The body of the camera needs a good clean and both lenses internally and externally, there is dust in both and probably a bit of mold in one, I read that mold or fungi can etch the glass? I ‘m wondering how much it would roughly cost to clean the two lenses and camera. At present due to the dust it’s pretty hard to tell whether there are scratches on the lenses. If anyone could recommend someone preferably in the Bristol area that would be great or if someone comes highly recommended within the UK.
An estimation of this lot would be great (making the assumption that the kit turns out to be in good condition)
Leica m3 serial: 782733 1954 – lacking in lever to change viewfinder – few signs of wear,
Summicron 50MM F2 serial 12721130
Summaron 35MM F3.5 1 serial 302360
Original leather case
Meter - battered
Was’nt sure where to put this post as I’m new to all this, and cant post in the price section. Anyway Would much appreciate any advice.
Cheers Ay
I've just discovered a Leica m3 that belonged to my grandmother.
Firstly I would like to know where best to get it cleaned and secondly a vague estimation to its value.
The camera and lenses have not been used for 20 years or more and I assume they have been packaged for this time.
The m3 appears to be in fully working order. The body of the camera needs a good clean and both lenses internally and externally, there is dust in both and probably a bit of mold in one, I read that mold or fungi can etch the glass? I ‘m wondering how much it would roughly cost to clean the two lenses and camera. At present due to the dust it’s pretty hard to tell whether there are scratches on the lenses. If anyone could recommend someone preferably in the Bristol area that would be great or if someone comes highly recommended within the UK.
An estimation of this lot would be great (making the assumption that the kit turns out to be in good condition)
Leica m3 serial: 782733 1954 – lacking in lever to change viewfinder – few signs of wear,
Summicron 50MM F2 serial 12721130
Summaron 35MM F3.5 1 serial 302360
Original leather case
Meter - battered
Was’nt sure where to put this post as I’m new to all this, and cant post in the price section. Anyway Would much appreciate any advice.
Cheers Ay
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I ended up sending an email to Leica anyway asking for a service/clean. They replied saying that a repair for a lens is a minimum of 250! Crikey, i did specifically ask for cleaning not sure if this is catergorised by them under repair.