[Leica] R8 lock up

[gpinkcp at msn.com (Gary Pinkerton)]

I agree with Vick, but would send to Kindemann in Canada first :)
 

> Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:24:48 -0400
> From: vick.ko at sympatico.ca
> To: lug at leica-users.org
> Subject: Re: [Leica] R8 lock up
> 
> I would only send an R8/R9 to Leica. Or Kindermann Canada.
> 
> Kindermann repaired my Leica R9, but not for a lockup issue.
> 
> Too complex, and likely needs Leica manuals and computers to diagnose 
> and repair.
> 
> Vick
> 
> 
> On 26/09/2013 1:03 PM, Paul Franz wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am returning LUG member. I subscribed recently due to a return to
> > film photography. I have taken my Leica R8 out of storage and started
> > to use my old R lenses again. The camera was working well for about
> > recently this started to lock up. When I press the release button, the
> > mirror rises, but the shutter does not release. This occurs in on mode
> > of operation. If I wait a long periods of time, when I return the
> > camera is ready to operate again. Sometime this takes hours. I
> > expected that this was related to a rather old set of batteries and I
> > swapped a new set of batteries into the winder. The camera
> > continues to operate improperly. ). I have tried various shutter
> > speeds, modes and use of a remote cable. I have used the small
> > battery cover, winder and power driver. This has occurred with film
> > and without film in the camera.
> >
> > I have been reviewing the LUG archives and have not found many
> > references to this problem.
> >
> > Any suggestions for a home repair of recommended repair company?
> >
> > Paul
> >
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