Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dans un courrier daté du 15/07/01 06:20:14 Paris, Madrid (heure d'été), matthew.kollasch@uni.edu a écrit : > I received my new M6 on Thursday and developed the first roll of Tri-X > today. I am happy with what I see through the loupe. However, today the > Summicron started chirping ... like a bird when I adjust the f stop ... > especially around 5.6. Strange but true: this lens squeaks. I was told > by the dealer I bought if from that I would have to send it into Leica > because I had already sent the warranty cards in. This is disappointing > because I would have much rather get a direct exchange from the dealer. > > Thus, two questions: > Have any of you ever "heard" of a chiping Leica lens? Must be a lack of > lubrication? Arrgh! > > And despite the fact that I had so "diligently" sent in the warranty > cards for the lens and body, do you think it possible to get an exchange > directly from the dealer or am I now relegated to dealing direclty with > Leica... and then having a long wait for the return of my only Leica > lens? > > Still , I am enjoying the M6 and 50 MM focal length. Thanks. > > /matt kollasch > Hello Matt . Is this a Black or Chrome chirping 50 ? Black ones do generally chirp at sunset ! :) More seriously , I tend not to send the Leica cards of new stuff . What I also do now is when I buy new stuff at my local store , I try to test the stuff , even for just half a day , to see if it's OK . But anyway if the " chirping " is there , the lens has to go back . Can't you have your dealer lend you a demo ? JO GOODTIMES -FRANCE/ AIRBORNE RADAR TECH / LIVE FREE OR DIE will soon be moving to Metz