Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Austin Franklin wrote: > > > Over the course of the next month I ended up returning the R8 due to a > > defect and finally got a good one the third time around. > > > > I also ended up sending all three of the lenses to Leica USA due to poor > > quality. > > > > I had all three lenses replaced without hassle or question. > > Gee, I'd try a different brand if I were you! I've never heard of anyone > having such bad luck, though I do know the R8 has certainly been a problem > for some, and I'm glad I decided against getting one, though, when it works, > I understand it is a great camera, as it should be. It's not the camera itself I'd be worried about. It would be getting it to work with a winder or motor which is definitely needed for it imo. Mark Rabiner Portland, Oregon USA http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/