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Lws
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Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Hi ,just wondering if any can help or advise as to where to get a replacement mirror for leicaflex mirror.It is extremely scratched ,and foggy with black spots . I was able to remove the mirror it is aproximately 1 1/4 by 3/4
thanks
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Aford
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Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 11:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

One way to replace the mirror is to buy an old Polaroid camera, remove the mirror and cut it to fit your leicaflex. The mirror thickness is also important. I have seen details on how the best way to cut the mirror but forget where, sorry.

Alf
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Dragunov
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Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 01:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

maybe you should contact Leica. somewhere on their site they have the adress of their service and parts departments... I tried to get curtains from them, but they either pointed me elsewhere or didn't reply.

can't hurt to try though.
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Aford
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Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 01:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Have a look here.

https://kyp.hauslendale.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77361

The Polaroid Pronto or One Step "Reflex" cameras are the ones to go for and can be bought very cheaply. Cut the mirror to size on the back using a new glass cutter.

Alf
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Lws
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Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 03:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Thank you .Very much appreciate all the helpfull and useful info.I will try that

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