Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1995/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]First off, modern cameras don't bounce too well and whatever is causing you to have dropped 2 very, very high quality and expensive pieces of equipment needs some attention! Severe impact from any fall onto a hard surface will most likely damage any modern camera. If the New Canon F-1 wasn't damaged by the same type of fall that destroyed the Leica, I would be quite surprised. Genuine Leitz/Leica repair will probably be more expensive than an independent service - and take longer - but it's your assurance the camera is repaired correctly. In the US, it is quite common to have a "rider" on your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy to cover such damage; theft, too. Check with your insurance agent about such coverages. Good luck - hope you never drop another camera in your life. I have been shooting since mid-1960's and have never dropped one yet. Regards, Tom Hodge / thodge@charweb.org / NC USA On Mon, 11 Dec 1995, Wong Wai Kwong wrote: > > Recently I nearly ruin my R5 by dropping it. I took it to a technician and > he told me he couldn't quote me the price before open it. In fact, the camera > is totally out of function (except the battery check button), even the mechanical > shutter 100x is not working, and I found the mirror failed to spring and return > , where even focusing can't be done. > > The technician told me the worst situation is the 'housing' broken, which will > be a terrific price to fix that. I dare not send it to Leica believing that > they will charge a horrible price. > > Does anybody know what should I do? If I don't fix it, it's really painful > to put it to trash! > > I wonder how come the camera is such fragile! I drop my Canon New F-1 before > more seriously, but the camera is not hurt inside. > > Any opinion/suggestion welcome. > > Rgds. > >