Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 15/4/01 9:50 PM, Steve Barbour at kididdoc@home.com wrote: >> I am considering a purchase of a used R body...R7 vs R8. Assuming a good >> price on each, (and not considering cost) could people familiar with each >> please help me ...... pro's and con's that would influence my purchase, > and >> keep me from making an expensive mistake. > > > I add a little more specific information to clarify the choice/dilemma..... > > I am looking at two used R bodies.... an R7 and a second generation > (electronics ) R8....I understand that there were some problems with the > early R8 electronics, especially with static. This R8 is mint condition..... > > I'd appreciate the thoughts of experienced members re: the best choice and > the possible electronics issue. Thanks. > > > Steve Steve, German made R8 bodies with serial numbers 247xxxx and beyond, and the latest R8 from Portugal (serial numbers 272xxxx and 275xxxx) have been found to be reliable. Most early unreliable R8s should have been sorted out by Leica by now. Regards, Joseph