Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]hi there, I just recently bought the R8 made in Germany. as far as I know, there is nothing different between German made version and Portugal made version. My neighbor has Portugal made version one and yes, the serial number is much higher than my serial number. I don't recall what is my camera serial right now but something in 2nd or 3rd generation serial number. Olivier - -----Original Message----- From: eos1n [mailto:eos1n@qatar.net.qa] Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 8:37 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] R8 generations/revisions I want to buy an R8. The leica dealer have 2 peices a black and silver both cameras had a lable engraved in the back Made in Germany.and S.# 224xxxx,272xxxx Do all cameras with numbers 272xxxx or higher made in Potugal? Could Leica mark a camera that is made in Portugal as made in Germany !! four generations. > > 1st: SN 2285000-2422000 > 2ns: SN 2427001-2435800 > 3rd: SN 2464101-2477300 > 4th: SN higher > > The current generation has electronic boards much more resistant to static > damage. They are said to be trouble-free unless you open the top covers. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html