[Leica] R8 issues

[Aram Langhans]

My R8 indeed did have a problem with both.  One day it just quit 
working. I returned to to Leica Germany and they replaced the 
electronics and the pressure plate.  It was still under warranty.

Aram

On 2/1/2021 9:37 AM, ernest nitka wrote:
> I have an R8 that I've been using without problems.  I needed to raise some
> cash so I put it for sale both here and on Ebay.  One ebay person said that
> Serial # below 2471XXX were prone to film scratches and electronic problems
> and that Leica fixed these problems .
>
> I did some research that suggested that this might be correct.  Anyone on
> LUG to verify.  The other question is whether Leica USA could fix the
> problem or would it have to go back to Germany?
>
> Ernie Nitka
>
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Aram Langhans
(Semi) Retired Science Teacher
& Unemployed photographer
  
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