Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]TM, What a coincidence - mine is being repaired for exactly the same problem. There is a flexible circuit board/strip that links the lens assembly to the main circuit board. Every time the lens is extended or retracted, stress is placed on this piece of flexible strip and in time, one of the connectors will break, resulting in the symptoms you have described. I am afraid this is not an inexpensive repair - expect something in the region of US$200. I have tried to have the broken contact soldered back but it failed again in no time. The proper fix is replacement of the circuit board. Your Leica agent should have a price list detailing the repair costs for each error message. E02 was listed as HK$1,500 or approx. US$200 here. How old is your Minilux? Mine was purchased in 1996 and we have put a few hundred rolls through it. It has been to many parts of the world, and we have had it covered in sand, mud, rain and snow. And we DIDN'T even use an UV filter with it! ;-) If Jebsen in Singapore cannot help, let me know..... Cheers, Joseph on 10/12/00 4:59 PM, tmlee at clairetm@singnet.com.sg wrote: > Dear All..... > encountered the following : > camera is on, aperture priority at 2.4, but at "AF" position.... > > Lens extends , but shutter doesn't release...... error message appears.. > flashing "E02" > > turned to "OFF".... sometimes goes off and lens retracts, sometimes > doesn't..... > > opened batt cover , remove batt, replace same batt, close lid.... camera > works fine..... > > turned camera off..... then on again, problem repeats..... > > .....problem sometimes repeats, sometimes doesn't..... > > set to everything "auto".... same prob appears, sometimes doesn't appear. > > Appreciate advice on next course of action.... > > What is wrong ? > > What is "E02", or is it E002" ???? > > Thjanks in advance > Peace > TMLee > >