[Leica] Re: my R7- I think she is broken..

[leica_korenman at hotmail.com (eric korenman)]

thanks - a huge help.
Based on that info, I guess my camera is headed into the shop..

Eric


>From: "Joe Chan" <joechan888@ntlworld.com>
>Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
>To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org>
>Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: my R7- I think she is broken..
>Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 17:37:00 +0100
>
>Eric,
>
>You can download a PDF version of the R7 manual from my website:
>
>http://homepage.ntlworld.com/joechan/pdf/leica_r7_user_manual.pdf
>
>Page 5 says that the battery check is automatic - when the battery power is
>low "BC" is displayed in the lower right corner of the viewfinder. When the
>battery is totally flat it doesn't light up.
>
>You can check if your problem is related to the battery by setting the the
>shutter speed to "B" or 100 - these are both mechanically controlled.
>
>Regards,
>
>Joe Chan
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: lug-bounces+joechan888=ntlworld.com@leica-users.org
>[mailto:lug-bounces+joechan888=ntlworld.com@leica-users.org]On Behalf Of
>eric korenman
>Sent: 24 June 2004 15:46
>To: lug@leica-users.org
>Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: my R7- I think she is broken..
>
>
>much thanks - Sounds like a far better deal.
>Sometime the obvious answer is just that- too obvious.
>
>First - to try a fresh set of batteries (I don't have much hope for that).
>I don't have a manual for my R7 - anyone know if it has battery test
>feature?
>
>Eric
>
>
> >From: <grduprey@rockwellcollins.com>
> >Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
> >To: lug@leica-users.org
> >Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: my R7- I think she is broken..
> >Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 08:53:36 -0500
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >As I stated in the email I just sent, Try Leica USA, I have had excellent
> >results with them.
> >
> >Gene
> >
> >
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> >BTW- has anyone used KEH for repairs?
> >
> >Eric
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "eric" <leica_korenman@hotmail.com>
> >To: "LUG" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> >Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 6:00 AM
> >Subject: my R7- I think she is broken..
> >
> >
> > > Greetings-
> > >
> > > Stuck a R4 motor drive on my R7 and blasted away a roll.
> > > Now the mirror occasionally sticks in the up position - a gentle tap 
>and
> >it
> > > falls back (even when in manual and shutter set to 1/2000 s)
> > > This seems like a bad thing and I doubt it is dead batteries -- right?
> > > I plan to buy fresh batteries just to see, but I fear the worst.
> > >
> > > Anyone care to diagnose at a distance? Before I pay over $350 to essex
> > > camera repair (their estimate)
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
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