Resurrection of a Dead Legend: Leica M4 Complete Restoration
251K views · Jan 12, 2026 · Howto & Style
Comments · 426
@JamesClements-007 · 8 months ago
Of all the YouTube restoration skills, fixing a camera like this to its former glory is at the very top of the totem pole! Well done friend! 👍👏👏👏
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@MrPkots · 8 months ago
I am a profesional watchmaker swiss trained for 28 years. I consider myself highly skilled and very good at my profesion.<br>This is honestly on another level👍👍👍. I will never ever say that my job is difficult. C👋👋👋ongrats
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@r.p.3192 · 8 months ago
No wonder why these cameras are so expensive… an intricate puzzle of mechanical parts. German camera-build obsession 😂 ❤❤❤
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@jonvincentmusic · 8 months ago
Work like this is not just next tier. It’s top tier. There is nothing beyond this. This is schooling for everyone else. Incredible.
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@thomaseisen304 · 8 months ago
Jesus that thing is worse than a clockwork ! Your friend must be amazed to get it back like that ! Good job !
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@pcd4050 · 8 months ago
That shutter rebuild was incredible
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@peterkop3099 · 7 months ago
This is the True Definition of Masterpiece. <br>A Super Tough Task like this has to be handled by the Master. <br>All Mechanism Knowledge, Tools Handling, Assembly Process, Photography Science, Physics, Chemistry, Painting & Craftsmanship. Everything was done Wonderfully with so much Patience. <br>You are a True Admirer. We literally need more people like you in the World. Keep it up bro 🎉
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@pablojinko · 8 months ago (edited)
This is amazing. We need more people with this level of passion, dedication and patience. Congrats.
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@sapperdeflap · 4 months ago (edited)
After eight minutes into this restoration I would have totally forgotten which screw and spring goes where, I'm amazed by your skill sir!
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@HansRutenbrecher · 8 months ago
This is the video I have been waiting and searching for years. Thank you!!!!
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@dwightbrown2808 · 8 months ago
If you are going to work on a camera there is nothing quite so wonderful as a Leica. The name alone makes me smile.
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@BeppeDeNardin · 8 months ago
I started with an M3 in early '70; now I am the happy owner of a Leica III, a M6 and a M9; let me say that you are a true artist, and deserve the best compliments from a Leica addict! 👌
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