Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Eric You might give Kindermann Camera in Canada a call [Gary Perry or Gerry Smith] they may give you quicker service even with the distance. But, as I say, call'em, might be rough anywhere this time of year. http://www.kindermann.ca/Service/default.html> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:54:51 +0100> From: douglas.sharp@gmx.de> To: lug@leica-users.org> Subject: Re: [Leica] R8 - mirror sticks in up position - where in US for fast service?> > Had the same problem with the R5 when the winder batteries were low.> Douglas> > grduprey@mchsi.com wrote:> > Eric,> >> > Have you tried it without the winder attached?> >> > I have never had a long turn around with Leica NJ on Film cameras, 2-3 weeks max, I send 2 day FedEx to get it there quickly also, and request next day return shipping from Leica NJ which they do no problems.> >> > Gene> >> > -------------- Original message from Artist Eric Hiss <4spam@eh21.com>: -------------- > >> >> > > >> 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 > >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ > >> Leica Users Group. > >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >> > >> > _______________________________________________> > Leica Users Group.> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information> >> > > > _______________________________________________> Leica Users Group.> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information