Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/01/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Loose Top Plate on M7
From: Bill Satterfield <cwsat@istate.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 09:59:42 -0600
References: <5EADD90D2D7B304B90D136D1C6446FD90712FB43@houex01.Bakerbotts.com>

Tom, how loose is it?  Was it loose when you took it out of the box? I 
just took delivery of one and have not sent in the warranty card yet. 
Did it  develop after started to use it? Please give us  the details.
?

Tom.Henson@bakerbotts.com wrote:

>Thanks to all those that commented on the problem of the loose top plate on
>my new M7.
>
>I felt at the time it was a severe flaw and decided the best course of
>action was to send it back to B&H for replacement. It should deliver back to
>them today and I hope to hear from them in the next day or two.
>
>I hope Henri is able to look at the camera and put a call into Leica, NJ. 
>
>While this does appear to be an isolated case (since no one else seemed to
>have this problem), it is still severe enough to question why this camera
>was shipped from Solms in the first place. Especially since it came with a
>quality assurance inspection card with a signature.
>
>A mystery which I may never know or understand.
>
>Tom Henson
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Henry Ting [mailto:henryting10@yahoo.com] 
>Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 11:59 PM
>To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>Subject: RE: [Leica] Loose Top Plate on M7
>
>
>Do let us know how it turns out. If Leica USA gives
>you the run around, we're all going to be behind you.
>A loose top plate should never happen, regardless
>whether its grey market or USA import.
>
>--- Austin Franklin <darkroom@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi Don,
>>
>>>That is a good question. I did buy if from an
>>>
>>Authorized Leica dealer
>>
>>>But the the warranty card doesn't specify if it is
>>>
>>USA or International.
>>
>>I suggest you call Leica USA and find out, or you
>>may be in for a surprise
>>when you try to get it repaired!
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Austin
>>
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