replacing m6's lever....

[kross]

anyone knows how much a new mp or used m3 film advance lever costs?
any local camera shops selling them? can they change it as well?

i would like to replace my m6's "plastic" lever...... still prefer m3's.....

cheers....

[haagen_dazs]

i dont know about the local shops but in case you really need a lever,

Don at DAG in Oregon USA sells the old style M3 lever for 50USD.
Link is here
http://www.dagcamera.com/Mlever.JPG.htm
http://www.dagcamera.com/leica_m.htm
The black one is 60USD (from his website now)
But i recalled that the silver ones in the past were just 50USD

[benny]

So did anyone changed it? How about for the M7, heard the lever is different as there's a shutter lock. I also don't quite like the moving black plastic bit.

Cheers,

[kross]

Originally Posted by benny So did anyone changed it? How about for the M7, heard the lever is different as there's a shutter lock. I also don't quite like the moving black plastic bit. Cheers,

go for m8.... no more lever....

eh... i decided to keep my m6's lever for originality sake....

[benny]

Poor souls like me better stick to something more down to earth. M8...... not for beginners like me lah.

Cheers,

[nordleadx]

http://web.mac.com/kamberm/Leica_M8_...aq/Page_1.html

have a look at the link...

[benny]

Thanks, but the link does not work...

Cheers,

[gommy]

M7 metal lever is different. I've got one- bought for my M7, but sold my M7. Maybe one day will get a M7 again.

Originally Posted by benny So did anyone changed it? How about for the M7, heard the lever is different as there's a shutter lock. I also don't quite like the moving black plastic bit. Cheers,

[gommy]

Get M6J. It has a metal lever-original too

Originally Posted by kross go for m8.... no more lever.... eh... i decided to keep my m6's lever for originality sake....

[benny]

Tried to ask Cam X if they can change parts for my M6. Got a flat "NO". So any one else with suggestions?

Cheers,