Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: R8 Tatters
From: S Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2002 12:40:03 -0700
References: <200208101907.g7AJ73X21049@mercury.horizon.bc.ca>

I would really like to have a R type bottom plate protector made for the
R8. I have one on my R6, took a little filing to make it fit due to its
extra controls underneath the lens mount.
Slobodan Dimitrov


David Young wrote:
> 
> Slobodan Dimitrov wrote:
> 
> >Well, you guys had to bring it up.
> >Yesterday, I checked my winder, serial # 01143, and found a piece of
> >ripped faux rubber coating.
> >The camera is doing fine.
> >Slobodan Dimitrov
> 
> Sorry to hear that you have the problem, too.  My camera started with one,
> and then progressed until about 40% of the rubber at the edges is gone. It
> seems not to rip, but rather just suddenly be gone!
> 
> Lisle-Kelco (the Canadian Leica folks) will look after it, under warranty,
> but they want to send it to Solms, so I'll be without the camera for about
> 6 weeks. :(
> 
> Take heart - the problem is not unheard of, though it seems to be rare -
> with only 3 bodies (including mine) and 2 winders (including yours)
> reported.  All seem to be early production units.
> 
> Many thanks to all who responded both through this list and privately.
> 
> ----------
> 
> David Young             | A man who gives in when wrong - is wise.
> Victoria, CANADA.       | A man who gives in when right - is married.
> 
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Replies: Reply from Rolfe Tessem <rolfe@ldp.com> (Re: [Leica] Re: R8 Tatters)
In reply to: Message from David Young <dnr@horizon.bc.ca> ([Leica] Re: R8 Tatters)