Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Warranty & New vs. Used
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2001 21:16:34 -0700
References: <NABBLIJOIFAICKBIEPJJKELJJPAA.darkroom@ix.netcom.com>

Austin Franklin wrote:
> 
> > Over the course of the next month I ended up returning the R8 due to a
> > defect and finally got a good one the third time around.
> >
> > I also ended up sending all three of the lenses to Leica USA due to poor
> > quality.
> >
> > I had all three lenses replaced without hassle or question.
> 
> Gee, I'd try a different brand if I were you!  I've never heard of anyone
> having such bad luck, though I do know the R8 has certainly been a problem
> for some, and I'm glad I decided against getting one, though, when it works,
> I understand it is a great camera, as it should be.

It's not the camera itself I'd be worried about.
It would be getting it to work with a winder or motor which is definitely needed
for it imo.


Mark Rabiner

Portland, Oregon
USA

http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/

In reply to: Message from "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com> (RE: [Leica] Re: Warranty & New vs. Used)