[Leica] R8 lock up

[afirkin at afirkin.com (afirkin at afirkin.com)]

Leica serviced and repaired my R9 recently: works like a dream

Alastair

> Hello,
>
> I am returning LUG member.  I subscribed recently due to a return to
> film photography.  I have taken my Leica R8 out of storage and started
> to use my old R lenses again.  The camera was working well for about
> recently this started to lock up. When I press the release button, the
> mirror rises, but the shutter does not release. This occurs in on mode
> of operation.    If I wait a long periods of time, when I return the
> camera is ready to operate again.  Sometime this takes hours.   I
> expected that this was related to a rather old set of batteries and I
> swapped a new set of batteries into the winder.    The camera
> continues to operate improperly.  ).   I have tried various shutter
> speeds, modes and use of a remote cable.  I have used the small
> battery cover, winder and power driver.  This has occurred with film
> and without film in the camera.
>
> I have been reviewing the LUG archives and have not found many
> references to this problem.
>
> Any suggestions for a home repair of recommended repair company?
>
> Paul
>
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