Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/07

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Subject: Re: [Leica] DR Summicron Issue
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2003 19:11:48 -0700
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Gary

You are up against a newbie with a limited knowledge of how
a DR works, not to mention a limited ability to communicate in your
language.

Jerry

Gary Williams wrote:

> Last week I sold a beautiful DR lens with eyes to a guy in Japan.  I checked
> the lens thoroughly before shipment.  I told him the only issue with the
> lens is that the focus is smooth, consistent, not stiff but not "buttery
> smooth."  He claims there is a mechanical problem with the DR and describes
> it this way:
>
> "In closed mode, the distance adjusting ring can NOT be rotated and in
> Lock-up."
>
> Knowing that the lens is supposed to lock with the eyes in place, I ask for
> more details including a suggestion that he remove the eyes and he responds,
>
> "In closed mode, the distance adjusting can NOT be rotated both without eyes
> and with eyes."
>
> Is this mechanically possible?  He bought the lens with a clear
> understanding that the focus is good, but not silky smooth.  I think he is
> having second thoughts about his purchase.  I offer a refund---gladly---if
> the lens is not as described.  The rude tone of his emails suggests he is
> young and/or inexperienced with this gear.   He does not even wait for a
> response from me before he sends another email minutes later.  One time he
> says he will never accept this lens, the next time he increases his repair
> estimate with an email send only a few minutes later.  I am not at all
> convinced he even knows how to use the lens.
>
> Can the DR lock up as he describes?   I have an email in to Sherry Krauter,
> but the way this buyer is chomping at the bit, he may blow a head gasket
> before I hear back from her.  :-)
>
> Gary
>
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In reply to: Message from "korenman" <leica_korenman@hotmail.com> ([Leica] OT: help for first time Hassie buyer?)
Message from Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net> (Re: [Leica] OT: help for first time Hassie buyer?)
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Message from "Gary Williams" <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com> ([Leica] DR Summicron Issue)