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Time Money and desire have all come together this month to get my Two Leica bodies ( IIIg IIIf RD ) serviced. BUT I have run into about as monumental a camera decision as I have ever had. My local guy who I trust and has done great things for me on all my SLR's says he knows how to service them. He will be the cheapest option ($150.00 each). Then on the other side is the idea that these are the two most valuable bodies I own so should I have one of the "name" shops like DAG or Essex or Bald Mountain or or or do the service for me. The only one I have inquired as to the cost is DAG $225.00 and $250.00 for a complete go through.
I have had, if needed all of my optics cleaned and I really want to be able to use these cameras. But I'm so confused as to what direction to go for servicing. I don't mind spending the funds if what I'm getting is a value. I.E. if I have someone like DAG do the work then little things maybe not done by a local guy would get more attention or the body being serviced by a "name" shop adding value to the camera (although I sure don't expect to sell either of these but you never know what might happen) does this make any sense? SO Any advise that might help will be most welcome.
I have had, if needed all of my optics cleaned and I really want to be able to use these cameras. But I'm so confused as to what direction to go for servicing. I don't mind spending the funds if what I'm getting is a value. I.E. if I have someone like DAG do the work then little things maybe not done by a local guy would get more attention or the body being serviced by a "name" shop adding value to the camera (although I sure don't expect to sell either of these but you never know what might happen) does this make any sense? SO Any advise that might help will be most welcome.