Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/27

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Foggy Viewfinder / Big Speck Of Dust In New M6 And Lens
From: Tristan Tom <tristan@tristantom.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 16:32:37 -0700

Perhaps your dealer got a bad batch, or a batch that was either damaged in
shipping or somehow damaged or stored incorrectly by the dealer.

In situations such as these, it is often prudent to source from another dealer.

My M6 TTL came with a very slight scratch on the outside surface of the
viewfinder, and a small lint dust spec inside. I didn't notice anything
when looking through the viewfinder, so I just ignored it. Since then, my
trusty Leica has picked up many more dust specs through usage. This is
normal and inevitable. Learn to ignore anything that you don't see through
the viewfinder or that doesn't bother you when looking through the
viewfinder.

10 years later, when you get a CLA, it can be cleaned so not to worry too much.


Tristan Tom



<<Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 07:49:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: Justin Goh <sunsetat7@yahoo.com>


Just came from the local agent here in Singapore to
check on the status of the new M6 body and lens with
problems which were sent in earlier. The technician
gave me another set of body and to my surprise, it's
even worse; it's got a swirling cleaning mark on the
viewfinder. He gave me another set to check and again,
there's a very noticeable scratch and slight fogging
on the viewfinder. I couldn't believe this happening
to 3 brand new bodies. As expected, I rejected it and
was told that they will have to send the body and lens
to Germany for checking wether to change or not since
they also don't have any new stock for the lens. I
find it ridiculous since I could just wait until a new
set comes in and they've already checked and confirmed
there's a problem with the lens and body. And the
worst thing that could happen is I have to wait for 3
long months to get it and not sure wether I'll be
getting a new one or a good one. Any experience on
this? Appreciate if somebody can throw in some light
as I'm getting desperate with the situation.
TIA,>>
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Tristan Tom - <http://tristantom.com/photo/>
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