Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/16

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Subject: [Leica] R8 Motor Drive Sightings ??
From: dpfreedman@att.net
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 16:50:54 +0000
 
Well, I give up. I can't locate an R8 motor drive 
anywhere. My usual dealer won't even take my order for 
one!  In frustration, I called Leica USA yesterday: They 
have no information (at least not for public 
consumption).  I was told that somewhere between 50 and 
100 of the drives were received and they, of course, are 
loooong gone. No word from Germany on when any more will 
be forthcoming. Hmmmm.  One dealer I spoke to said his 
Leica rep told him there were problems sourcing certain 
parts in Germany hence the delay but this remark is 
unsubstantiated.

Does anyone know what's up with the motor after its 3-
year gestation period?  Better yet, does anyone know of 
a dealer that has one?

Thanks all!

Dave F.