Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/27

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Subject: [Leica] R8 Purchase Decisions
From: AppleMac97@aol.com
Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:20:07 EST

Aram:

I have been a Leica R8 user for about a year now and am very glad that I 
bought it even though I was used to an all mechanical Leicaflex SL and a 
bunch of older 3-cam lenses.  The R8 is solidly built and has a very accurate 
exposure system and a unique flash meter.

You might want to check out www.deltainternational.com if you are buying a 
'gray market' Leica.  I bought my R8 from them.  They sell R8s for about 
$1330 with a 3-year USA warranty provided by Mack Corp.  I have never needed 
to use the warranty service.

Leica USA offers Passport Warranty only on items imported through them.  Even 
with a $200 rebate and a 10% Leica Days discount, an R8 will cost about 
$1600+.  You might want to shop around a bit if you want the Passport 
warranty.

Good luck with your purchase!  You will enjoy using the R8!

Sincerely,

Muhammad R.K. Chishty, Ph.D
Associate Professor of Finance
Graham School of Management
Saint Xavier University
3700 West 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60655
U.S.A.


<<<Subject: [Leica] R8 Purchase Decisions
From: "Aram Langhans" <alanghans@komoto.naches.wednet.edu>
Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 17:31:27 -0800


Well, I made it to Southern California and even found a Leica dealer a few
blocks away from my in-law's house.  He works out of his home.  I was going
to look for an R7 to replace that R4 as suggested my many on the LUG, but
now that I got to hold an play with an R8 at his business I am going to get
one.  I have a few more questions for you experts.

He is selling a new, in the box, sealed, German one for $1300.  I think this
is a good price.  I don't know the serial # but could find out.  I have
heard I should stay away from first run models, but I don't know how blown
out of proportion that is.  Were there really that many failures?  Should I
be concerned?

It comes with the international warranty, as it was not exported through
Leica-USA.  He, however, said that he includes the Leica USA Passport
warranty so I could choose which one I wanted to use.  That doesn't sound
quite right.  I don't know how if the serial # was not listed for Leica USA
that the USA warranty could be covered, unless he adds an extra charge to
the camera.  I am not clear on this.  Does anyone know more?

I am also looking at a first run from a LUG member and am leaning towards
him.  Just in case he reads this and is curious.

Aram>>>

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