[Leica] WANTED: Film back part for my R8. Sources?

[Thinkofcole at aol.com (Thinkofcole@aol.com)]

Eric, if you received no reply from Leica NJ there must be a  reason. I have 
found them to be a little bureaucratic -- like lots of German  companies -- 
but they are almost universally responsive to your needs.
   Assuming he's still there and still handling parts inquiries,  try Dave 
Elwell @ 201-767-7500 Extension 225 [an old phone number that may have  
changed.]
   You can also try Leica in Solms, Germany, which says: 
 
   
Leica Camera has spare parts in stock for products that were built within  
the last 30 years, and even before. Our representatives are available to 
give  
you the information and advice you may need, in order for your older Leica  
products to achieve the utmost in optical ability. Leica Camera has spare 
parts  
in stock for products that were built within the last 30 years, and even 
before.  Our representatives are available to give you the information and 
advice 
you may  need, in order for your older Leica products to achieve the utmost 
in 
optical  ability. 

You can reach Leica NJ at the following  address:
 
 


            

Leica USA 
Northvale, New Jersey 
800-222-0118 
_www.leicacamerausa.com/_ (http://www.leicacamerausa.com/)   
You can reach Leica, Solms at this address: 
 

Leica Camera AG 
Customer Service
Solmser Gewerbepark 8 
35606  SOLMS
This was on the same page so maybe he can help :
 
                    Ingo Molkentin 
_ingo.molkentin@leica-camera.com  _ (mailto:ingo.molkentin@leica-camera.com) 
Regards, bob  cole