Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R series
From: "Dr. Joseph Yao" <joseph@yao.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 22:30:49 +0800

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

Replies: Reply from "Steve" <smhickel@iserv.net> (Re: [Leica] R series)
Reply from "Steve Barbour" <kididdoc@home.com> ([Leica] R8 body)