Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R8 and japan
From: "A S Jordan" <andrewsjordan@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 18:06:40 -0500
 
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>It absolutely clear that all the electronics that are stuck in the R8 are
>conceived and realized in Japan (or taiwan or Malaysia...). The mechanical
>and optical parts of the body are from germany and everything seems to be
>assembled in germany. Even the Mercedes and BMW's injection system are from
>Japan.

Folks, Perhaps Kenneth Starr should investigate the outsourcing of the R8
parts. By the way if Leica is in bed with the Japanese  and they deny such
indiscretion under oath they may be indicted for perjury. Then, you may have
to wait for the R8 motor drive until the next century!

      regards,    Andrew Jordan