Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html