Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Paul, I don't remember if my R8 had that feature, but my other Rs had a mechanical shutter setting (1/90th ? )which worked without batteries in the camera and that you might want to use to check if it's the electronics or simply a gummed up shutter that causes the trouble. My R3 had developed the symptoms you describe, gummed, and a 30$ clean up solved it Hope this helps Amiti?s Philippe Le 26 sept. 13 ? 21:44, Gary Pinkerton a ?crit : >> >> >> On 26/09/2013 1:03 PM, Paul Franz wrote: >>> Hello, >>> >>> I am returning LUG member. I subscribed recently due to a return to >>> film photography. I have taken my Leica R8 out of storage and >>> started >>> to use my old R lenses again. The camera was working well for about >>> recently this started to lock up. When I press the release button, >>> the >>> mirror rises, but the shutter does not release. This occurs in on >>> mode >>> of operation. If I wait a long periods of time, when I return the >>> camera is ready to operate again. Sometime this takes hours. I >>> expected that this was related to a rather old set of batteries >>> and I >>> swapped a new set of batteries into the winder. The camera >>> continues to operate improperly. ). I have tried various shutter >>> speeds, modes and use of a remote cable. I have used the small >>> battery cover, winder and power driver. This has occurred with film >>> and without film in the camera. >>> >>> I have been reviewing the LUG archives and have not found many >>> references to this problem. >>> >>> Any suggestions for a home repair of recommended repair company? >>> >>> Paul >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye. Antoine de Saint Exup?ry in Le Petit Prince. NO ARCHIVE