[Leica] R8 - mirror sticks in up position - where in US for fast service?

[grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey@mchsi.com)]

No foam cushion on Leica R's.  Never had them, the mirror is stopped by 
gearing.

Gene

-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Philip Leeson <pjleeson@mchsi.com>
>
> Eric:
> I sold my R8, so don't have one to look at, but you might check the  
> condition of the foam mirror cushion at the front of the focusing  
> screen.
> I've had Nikons where the foam deteriorates, causing the mirror to  
> stick up.
> A GENTLE tug downward, and voila' mirror pops down, then advance works.
> An easy DIY fix.
> 
> Phil
> 
> On Dec 17, 2007, at 2:13 PM, Artist Eric Hiss wrote:
> 
> > Hi All,
> >
> > My R8 camera body seems to be sick. About every 3rd shot the mirror  
> > sticks
> > in the up position and the camera winder is slack. If I move the  
> > winder
> > lever to the full out position and let it snap back several times  
> > the mirror
> > will come back to its normal rest and I can wind the camera for the  
> > next
> > frame.  Anyone have that problem with their R and know what it is?
> >
> > I use this camera a lot and want to have it repaired quickly - have  
> > heard
> > about the long turnaround times with the Leica NJ service - so was  
> > wondering
> > where else I might send it for service?  I'm in San Francisco...
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Eric
> >
> >
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