Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R8 Motor Drive
From: Rick Dykstra <rdandcb@cybermac.com.au>
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 21:58:46 +1000
References: <DC1F47F8EE84D311A2960008C73318C108B086@EX-EC-QUITO> <3922F4BA.68586578@rabiner.cncoffice.com> <3923018E.317AEB98@alumni.duke.edu> <39231035.92883ABD@rabiner.cncoffice.com> <00ef01bfc065$dc637a40$05ef1c18@triad.rr.com> <3923A6B6.DF067712@ubi.edu>

Lucien wrote:
> 
> rlb wrote:
> >
> > The local Leica dealer received their first two motor drives for the R8.
> > They were advised to test them real good before they delivered them to a
> > customer.   I called a friend of mine who uses the R8 and told him that they
> > had arrived and he immediately went to the shop to get one.  Unfortunately
> > neither of them would work.
> >
> > Has anyone else experienced this or heard of this problem with the R8 motor
> > drives?
> 
> Bob,
> 
> I think it's time for all the R8 users to check them with a
> motor and winder if they want to use that 5 year warranty
> before it will be to late (09/2001 for the first series).
> 
> Lucien

I've been using my R8 motor for a few weeks now, and there's no problem
to report.  It's so good, I haven't taken it off since first screwing it
on.  

With my one, Leica included a second little screw cover for the remote
release plug, in case I lose the first cover (easy to do!).  I thought
that was a nice touch.  I put it in safe place, but I can't remember
where just now.....

Even so, Lucien's suggestion is a good idea.  May as well try your R8
out with a winder/motor if someone nearby has one.  Only problem might
be taking it off and giving it back!

Regards

Rick Dykstra

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