Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well Lary, by your perspective my Leicas should have bitthe dust long ago. None show any tendencies to give any time soon. I have used my R4SP, SL, and R8 at the beach and on boats and in -13 F temps and not even a twitch. So far my M6TTL is not even wincing when taken to the beach or around water, even survived a tumble off a bridge, which it did better than I did. My M4-P needs to have the viewfinder cleaned, but otherwise just fine. My home insurance covers replacement costs of all my goodies, including my Ham radios, which it did get used for when it got zapped by lightning. ;-) Gene -------------- Original message from Lawrence Zeitlin <lrzeitlin@optonline.net>: -------------- > > On Aug 23, 2006, at 2:10 AM, lug-request@leica-users.org wrote: > > > I have used mine in small to medium sized boats and at the beach. > > So far water has not fazed them any more than any other camera I > > have used. It amazes me haw many people buy Leicas due to their > > reputation for ruggedness , and then are afraid to take them on > > trips and out in inclimate weather. They are made to take this > > type of use, so go out and use them for crying out loud. I'd bet > > Ted would not even think twice about using his Leicas, or any other > > camera in any type of environment. > > > > Gene > > > > > > -------------- Original message from Tina Manley > > : -------------- > > > > > >> At 09:42 AM 8/21/2006, you wrote: > >> I am a firm believer in Leica products on land but I would hesitate > >>> to take one on the water in any boat smaller than an excursion > >>> steamer. Horses for courses I say. > >>> > >>> Larry Z > >> > >> Leicas continue to work fine after being dropped in a river ;-) Just > >> open up the back and let them dry out by the fire. They'll be fine. > >> > >> Tina > >> > >> > >> Tina Manley, ASMP > >> http://www.tinamanley.com > >> > >> HPI Photos: http://www.leica-gallery.net/tinamanley/folder-5282.html > >> > > > When Ted was working full time, he undoubted had complete insurance > coverage on his cameras and could deduct replacement of equipment as > a cost of doing business. Most of us cannot. Anyway Ted's theory of > wet camera repair was to drop it over the side and file an insurance > claim. > > Leicas are fine precise cameras but I've taken apart enough of them > to know that corrosion resistance is not one of their strong points. > There are too many unsealed openings and plenty of rust prone steel > parts. Salt spray is particularly harmful. Once tiny granules of salt > get in the camera, they attract moisture and serve as rust nuclei. > It's OK to use a Leica at the beach as long as you steer clear of > bullies that kick sand in your face.. But if you drop it or one of > the kids buries it, only a good CLA will restore its silky smooth > action. > > I made my original comments in response to the Birdman's request for > a camera to use in a kayak. Anyone who spends much time in a kayak > knows that dryness is mostly in your imagination. > > Larry Z > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information