[Leica] Re: M8-not ready for Prime Time (a long and sorrowful lament)

[telyt at earthlink.net (Doug Herr)]

>
> If they are so reliable,  why does DAG, Sherry,Ken Ruth, and  Leica  
> have
> such a backlog?

1) After a few decades any camera will need some service, even if  
only a CLA.  There are 50 decades of M cameras and 40 decades of  
Leicaflex and R cameras in use.

2) DAG tells me there are fewer independent camera repair shops now  
so the work that the other shops used to do is now being sent to  
those who are still in business - the superstars like DAG, sherry,  
Ken Ruth, etc.

3) It may also be that people who are committed to film want to be  
sure their cameras are put back in to top condition while the  
superstar repair services are still available.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com