Re: [Leica] R8 Motor Drive Sightings ??

["David W. Almy" <dalmy@mindspring.com>]

Dave,

I have R8 motor #268 and it works very well. Keep a lookin.

David W. Almy
Annapolis

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of
> dpfreedman@att.net
> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 9:51 AM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] R8 Motor Drive Sightings ??
> 
> Well, I give up. I can't locate an R8 motor drive
> anywhere. My usual dealer won't even take my order for
> one!  In frustration, I called Leica USA yesterday: They
> have no information (at least not for public
> consumption).  I was told that somewhere between 50 and
> 100 of the drives were received and they, of course, are
> loooong gone. No word from Germany on when any more will
> be forthcoming. Hmmmm.  One dealer I spoke to said his
> Leica rep told him there were problems sourcing certain
> parts in Germany hence the delay but this remark is
> unsubstantiated.
> 
> Does anyone know what's up with the motor after its 3-
> year gestation period?  Better yet, does anyone know of
> a dealer that has one?
> 
> Thanks all!
> 
> Dave F.