Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dominique, You are making a very radical statement. I've never had the slightest problem with whatever Leica gear I've bought. I therefore also have a hard time with the "horror stories" threads. But then I've only stepped in a year ago and I have not purchased loads of equipment. It is nevertheless difficult for me to imagine that all those LUG threads only result from hypochondriac incompetent beginners, which is what you seem to imply. Two out of the six LUG members I have met in person up to now had similar horror stories to tell. And they are not hypochondriac beginners, I can assure you. The independent technicians specialised in Leica equipement, the importers, the reseller networks and Leica itself know the "truth" regarding the so-called deterioration of QC at Solms. I wish some of them would speak out on this matter, and put it in the right perspective. This FUD must be extremely damaging for Leica. Quality is a strategic issue in the Leica niche market. If the great reputation that maker enjoyed up to now should crumble, the consequences would be much worse than all its marketing mistakes put together. Both Leica and the worried users should be extra careful, honest and precise in the way they express themselves on that issue. Some statement should urgently be made at Solms on the current QC policies, procedures and results. Friendly regards Alan Brussels-Belgium Dominique PELLISSIER wrote: > If I were Leica USA, I'd have chosen a tough line : > "We don't know if the camera has not dropped out of your hands (probably > the cause of the vertical disalignment). What is the 35 you've used on the > body ? An old one or a new ? Etc. > You have wealthy people who buy a Porsche and who are true annoying persons > for the garage. > As a 911,a M6 is a special tool for specialists. > > Dominique Pellissier