Re: Leica Use (thanks)

[Shih-Chieh Tony <stchang@novice.uwaterloo.ca>]

Hello Ferdinand,

It has been a long time since we contact last time.  

I am not sure if Leica price in HK is much cheaper than in the US.  Right
now, USA Leica has a $500 rebate on M6 (which I think it's a very good
deal with a 3 yr passport warranty).  

Remember I bought a 21f2.8M?  guess what?  I dropped the len hood
accidently (the plastic part fall-off).  I contact Leica USA and found out
that the lens hood and strap are not protected under the passport
warranty.  

I called them a few times and talked to different ppl there, they actually
want me to send the camera with broken lens hood to them and they will
fix/replace a new hood for me.  I didn't think sending the camera just
because of a broken lens hood was worth the money, so I called them the
next day to ask them if I can buy a new hood.  The price is about $100usd.
The lady was really nice enough to allow me just to send the broken lens
hood (not the camera).  She will fix/replace the hood under the warranty.

I am telling you this story becuase I think Leica USA provides a very
satisfied service.  I don't know if Leica HK will match the same standard.

Good luck and tell me your decision.

Best regards,
Tony

> Hello Luggers,
> 
> Special mention to:Detlef Beyer, Richard Clompus, Ben Holmes, Joe
> Berenbaum, & Tore Larsen for responding on my M6 concern.
> 
> Honestly there is no doubt in my mind that the M lenses are superb both
> optically and mechanically. This is the main reason why I would like to own
> an M6. I think they are really built to last. I think its really more of
> the body I'm concerned off. The R bodies also comes to my mind but I still
> like the compactness of the M6.
> 
> You have to understand my concerns regarding the M6 reliability and
> durability since I live in the Philippines and no one can fixed or adjust
> the M6 for me in case something needs adjustment or something goes wrong
> with it. There are no dealers here, or no service center whatsoever for
> Leica stuff. I will purchase the M6 from either Hong Kong or Singapore
> hopefully x'mas time. 
> 
> Everytime a fellow lugger post some problems, concerns, etc. on his M6, it
> greatly concerns me because what will I do with this camera if ever if
> needs some attention to it and no one can do/fix it for me here in this
> part of the world. I don't want to be mailing or sending it off to Hong
> Kong or Singapore for repairs esp. the mailing/postal service is not so
> reliable in this country. That is why when I buy cameras I make sure it
> won't give me problems. The EOS1n and my Hasselblad has both been trouble
> free since the time I imported them from USA and Singapore (knock on wood).
> I hope to expect the same out of the Leica M6.
> 
> 
> Would you fellow luggers advise that after I purchase the M6 from Singapore
> or HK that I try it out a few days before going back home to Philippines to
> see if there are any problems with it ?? what should be the things I should
> look out for ?
> 
> Thanks again, greatly appreciate the support and advises from this
> wonderful group.
> 
> Ferdinand
> 
>