Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- ------Original Message------ From: SthRosner@aol.com To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Sent: May 18, 2001 7:54:35 PM GMT Subject: Re: [Leica] Campagnolo vs. Hexar now Rangefinder Heaven >>> While on very rare occasion a piece of equipment had to be returned or repaired, there was never this level of frightening quality problems from Leitz Wetzlar. <<< Not true. My first Leicaflex SL, purchased new (old stock) in 1980 had to be returned twice for service under warranty; my 400mm f/6.8 Telyt (new, 1980) had loose screws in the filter slot cover and the focus guide rods were sticky; likewise my 60mm Macro lens (new, 1981) had a couple of loose screws. Once these QC problems were fixed, the stuff worked great. I've only purchased one other new piece of Leica photo equipment, an R4s body that worked perfectly. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com