Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/06

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Leica M8 "Shutter Fault"
From: FELIXMATURANA at telefonica.net (Félix López de Maturana)
Date: Sun May 6 06:30:27 2007
References: <200705061054.l46AnbTY038833@server1.waverley.reid.org>

>
> I've belonged to this list for a couple of years but I've never posted 
> before. Jeffrey Smith's shutter problem was the last straw for me. Almost 
> every "beta tester" has had a major problem that should never have 
> happened under any circumstances with a $5,000 camera.
>
> I think I've finally had enough. My M8 is in New Jersey now because knobs 
> are falling off. Color balance problems, magenta, no clue where the 
> corrective IR filters are, waiting for initial delivery for 5 months on 
> the most anticipated camera product ever--- what a water haul. It even 
> sounds funny. Thank Heaven I have a Canon 5D for real photography. 
>
> Here's the funny part. I've been using an Epson R-D1s for the last week 
> and its great. If I ever get that piece of M8 garbage back from New Jersey 
> I may use it for target practice.
>
> Leica is great for film but they're never getting me back as a digital 
> customer. 
I'm decided to help you. I'll take your piece of "garbage" for 200US$ 
plus shipping.

;-)

Felix



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