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Subject: [Leica] UPDATE Re: 280/4 APO repair
From: george.imagist at icloud.com (George Lottermoser)
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:16:08 -0500
References: <17136686.16864.1499992098817@elwamui-polski.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

> On Jul 13, 2017, at 7:28 PM, Doug Herr <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net> 
> wrote:
> 
> Some time ago I wrote:
> 
>>>> 
> Suppose that 8 months ago you'd sent your most-used lens to Leica for 
> repair 
> (it was dropped, the front rim has a dent and there are tight spots in to 
> focussing ring)
> 
> Suppose further that the lens returned yesterday, unrepaired due to a lack 
> of parts.
> 
> And then suppose you opened the package to find this:
> 
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com/temp/_DSC4766.jpg
> 
> Aside from having sent the lens to bumbling idiots, what would you 
> conclude?
> <<<
> 
> So here's the update: in late May I sent this lens to DAG and today I 
> received an e-mail describing the work performed to repair the lens to 
> good working order along with a (very reasonable) bill for the service and 
> shipping.  Needless to say within five minutes I'd sent the funds to him.  
> Parts needed?  Three screws.

Sad report on Leica Repair.

Great that DAG took good care of the matter.

Doug,
Do you have any knowledge about replacing the internal battery in a DMR?
or
Do you know anyone who may have such knowledge?

fond regards,

George

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