Specialist Vintage Leica Repair & Restoration
Precision Service for M-Series and Barnack-Era Cameras.
Rangefinder Perfection
Shutter Accuracy
Flawless Cosmetics
The Heart of the Leica: Rangefinder Calibration
The rangefinder is the very soul of a Leica, defining its legendary precision and intuitive focus. A perfectly calibrated rangefinder ensures every shot is critically sharp, capturing images with the fidelity Leica owners demand.
Our meticulous calibration process involves using a high-precision collimator to establish absolute infinity focus, then adjusting for both vertical and horizontal alignment. We meticulously ensure the rangefinder patch is perfectly synchronized with the lens at all distances, from close focus to infinity. This includes addressing common issues such as a dim, hazy, or misaligned patch, restoring the clarity and 'snap' that makes a Leica rangefinder a joy to use.
We understand that even a millimeter of deviation can compromise your image. Our commitment is to bring your Leica's focusing system back to, or often beyond, factory specifications, ensuring every frame is in precise focus.
Comprehensive Leica Services
Our expert technicians conduct a thorough cleaning of all optical elements within the rangefinder and viewfinder, addressing common issues like haze, fungus, and balsam separation. We ensure precise alignment of the bright-line frames and restore the crisp, bright rangefinder patch, often referred to as the 'Leica Glow,' for optimal viewing and focusing.
A full Clean, Lubricate, and Adjust (CLA) of the delicate focal-plane shutter train, including precise brake adjustment and curtain tensioning. This ensures accurate and consistent shutter speeds across the entire range, essential for reliable exposure and the iconic Leica click.
Beyond internal mechanics, we offer professional cosmetic restoration. This includes the replacement of deteriorated vulcanite with premium, durable materials such as Griptac, sympathetic top and bottom plate dent removal, and meticulous paint restoration to bring your Leica's exterior back to its former glory while preserving its heritage.
Comprehensive cleaning of all lens elements to eliminate haze, fungus, and dust, followed by expert re-lubrication of the helicoid for butter-smooth focusing. We also clean and adjust aperture leaves, ensuring precise light transmission and flawless bokeh. Lenses are then calibrated specifically to your camera body.
Models We Specialize In
Leica M-System
- M2
- M3
- M4
- M5
- M6
- M-A
Leica Screw Mount (Barnack)
- II
- III
- IIIa
- IIIf
- IIIg
Leica Lenses (Vintage)
- Summicron
- Summilux
- Elmar
- Please inquire for other models.
Trusted by Leica Collectors
"The rangefinder patch on my M3 is brighter and snappier than I've ever seen it. Gary's work is simply the best; a true artisan for these timeless machines."
"I sent in a very rough M2 that had seen better decades. It came back looking and feeling like a new camera. The vulcanite replacement is perfect, and the shutter is butter-smooth."
Begin Your Leica's Restoration
Entrust your treasured Leica to a specialist who understands its intricate mechanics and historical significance.