Re: [Leica] Leica R4

[Ben <longjohn@netvigator.com>]

I have been heavily abusing my R4 for 13 years.  I seldom put it in camer=
a bag
and just let it swings around by shoulders, banging around.

Up to date, only have it serviced once for the foam replacement.  (Very m=
inor,
the hardening of foam is a natural aging problem.  Got it replaced for le=
ss
than $10)

Expecting to it to be in service for many many more years.  If this is no=
t
reliable, I don't know what it! (For other brand camera with similar age,=
 they
might have been recycled and became a trash can or bicycle already. : ))

BTW, R4 resale value is low.  Is it because collectors are not interested=
 in
old electronic cameras?  Should be.  : )


Regards,
Ben


> There are strong and serious rumors about the reliability of the R4. Th=
e
> price is low because that camera is crappy. I had one some years ago. I
> bought it =A3 350 and Leica France estimated the repair at =A3 300 with=
out the
> CLA !I prefer not to say how I got rid of it.
> Today, even Leica France informs potential buyers of  the high cost of =
a
> repair.
> Forget it !And look at a R7, the first reliable Leica reflex.