[Leica] R8 - mirror sticks in up position - where in US for fast service?

[phamard at numericable.fr (Philippe Amard)]

Had this on the R3 when cold - gummed up it was - a nice warming up and 
repeated firing helped, but had to have it CLAed in the end
Good luck with yours
phx


Artist Eric Hiss wrote:

>Hi All,
>
>My R8 camera body seems to be sick. About every 3rd shot the mirror sticks
>in the up position and the camera winder is slack. If I move the winder
>lever to the full out position and let it snap back several times the mirror
>will come back to its normal rest and I can wind the camera for the next
>frame.  Anyone have that problem with their R and know what it is?
>
>I use this camera a lot and want to have it repaired quickly - have heard
>about the long turnaround times with the Leica NJ service - so was wondering
>where else I might send it for service?  I'm in San Francisco...
>
>Thanks,
>Eric
>
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