Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/24

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Subject: Re: [Leica] "Unnecessary Posts??"
From: "Takeshi Hashimoto" <hashimoto.takeshi@mailcity.com>
Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 09:08:44 -1100

My reasoning is that misinformation is possible in response to service inquiries. The mfr should be consulted i the event of trouble, for authoritative answers. 
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On Wed, 24 May 2000 15:16:05   Craig Roberts wrote:
>Mr. Hashimoto wrote: "...it seems as though many posts on this list dealing
>with technical problems should be directed to Leica repair. 'The advance
>lever on my M-3 feels sloppy' hardly qualifies as a useful post on this
>list..."
>
>I was under the impression that one function of a users' group...a truly
>fantastic gift from the Internet...was to share common problems and
>solutions.  Personally, I find the technical and mechanical aspects of my
>cameras much more interesting than their relative market value or elitist
>appeal.  I even own a couple of machines (Nikons, by the way), that I enjoy
>tinkering with...taking apart and putting back together and seeing how they
>work.  So, what's wrong with posting a service question?  And, for that
>matter, what's wrong with undoing a few screws and taking a look inside our
>marvelous little toys?   If you're careful, you won't hurt them...and it
>might be fun!
>
>Actually, I think we should forget our debates, go out and take some pretty
>pictures, and share them with each other.  I, for instance, would love to
>take a "virtual tour" of all our members' neighborhoods.
>
>Craig
>Boston
>
>
>


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