[Leica] UPDATE Re: 280/4 APO repair

[George Lottermoser]

> 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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