Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R8
From: Slobodan Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 09:57:39 -0800
References: <E20A2B6E-628E-11D7-9BBA-000393802534@mac.com> <3E86C91E.98B9F1DC@rabinergroup.com> <007701c2f6cf$77226080$7965f7a5@mindspring.com> <9247230.1049023874@berkshire.ldp.com>

That's what it takes, push the lock and grip and pull down. It's a snug
fit, unlike the back.
Slobodan Dimitrov


Rolfe Tessem wrote:
> 
> --On Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:17 AM -0500 Gary Williams
> <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com> wrote:
> 
> > After 20+ years with Contax I have moved to Leica.  I just bought a
> > Leicaflex SL and a demo R8 (high serial number, made in Germany, so far so
> > good).  While I wait for the SL to arrive, I have been fooling around with
> > the R8.
> >
> > Little did I imagine that after making the system switch I would have to
> > throw myself at the mercy of the Leica users group.   I cannot remove the
> > battery cover on the R8.  I can move the cover lock lever, however the
> > battery cover remains in place, and I can't budge it.  Which way is the
> > cover supposed to move?  My money says there is a second undocumented
> > unlocking mechanism that must be engaged.  Or do I need the Leica
> > password? :)
> 
> Gary,
> 
> It might not be obvious that the battery compartment *is* the handgrip. You
> move the release latch on the bottom in the direction of the arrow, then
> slide the whole battery compartment (hand grip) downward.
> 
> Rolfe
> 
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In reply to: Message from Martin Howard <mvhoward@mac.com> (Re: [Leica] 80-200 question)
Message from Mark Rabiner <mark@rabinergroup.com> (Re: [Leica] 80-200 question)
Message from "Gary Williams" <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com> ([Leica] R8)
Message from Rolfe Tessem <rolfe@ldp.com> (Re: [Leica] R8)