Re: [Leica] Identifying Leica Lenses

[Krechtz@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/5/00 2:42:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, CapsTeeth@aol.com 
writes:

<< I bought that book the past March when I was trying out an R8 + lenses.  I 
 returned it to the store along with the R equipment which, unlike SLR's in 
 general, I did find distasteful. >>

In that case, try the 1991 edition.  It goes only to the R7.  Personally, for 
$300, I am satisfied with my late model R4 for occasional use.  
By the way, just to place your experience in perspective, I defied reason and 
bought a new M6 TTL a few months ago.  My first factory-new camera since 1976 
turned out to have a definite vertical misalignment in the rangefinder.  On 
the vain assumption that close scrutiny would be unnecessary, I did not 
examine the body closely upon taking delivery.  My impression is that this 
condition must be either no longer adjustable or unreasonably difficult to 
correct.  Either way, the factory rep sent the dealer a new unit immediately. 
 The replacement is fine.  The present mode of operation at Solms appears to 
be to ease off on quality control and stress after-sale adjustment, such as 
swapping the bum unit for a new one.  In your case, you got a full refund.  
Not as gratifying as getting what you bargained for, is it? 

Joe Sobel