Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]my neighbor has his camera fix (same problem with your camera) from leica @ NJ (where we live too) for 150+ dollars. i think it is a worth thing to do for that R4s body - -----Original Message----- From: Doug Herr [mailto:telyt@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 11:09 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Need Advice on Repair of R4s On Tue, 07 August 2001, "Robert Rose" wrote: > > The R4s that my daughter is using has developed a light leak in the curtain, which at the moment is showing up only on sunset (e.g., strong backlight) pictures. > > Do you recommend: > (a) repair, or > (b) find a newer body (e.g., an R7)? > > She does not like the R8, says the R4 fits her hand better. You'll make a more informed decision once you have an estimate for repairs. From my experience the R4s is a good, reliable body, and this may not be an expensive repair. I'd spend as much as $300 for repairs on the R4s but I doubt this will cost that much. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/