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

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R8
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabinergroup.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 14:31:39 -0800
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Gary Williams 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
> 


You need the Leica Hammer!


Mark Rabiner
Portland, Oregon USA
http://www.rabinergroup.com
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