Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gary Williams wrote: > > After 20+ years with Contax I have moved to Leica. I just bought a > Leicaflex SL and a demo R8 (high serial number, made in Germany, so far so > good). While I wait for the SL to arrive, I have been fooling around with > the R8. > > Little did I imagine that after making the system switch I would have to > throw myself at the mercy of the Leica users group. I cannot remove the > battery cover on the R8. I can move the cover lock lever, however the > battery cover remains in place, and I can't budge it. Which way is the > cover supposed to move? My money says there is a second undocumented > unlocking mechanism that must be engaged. Or do I need the Leica password? > :) > > Gary > You need the Leica Hammer! Mark Rabiner Portland, Oregon USA http://www.rabinergroup.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html