Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]oops... make that 50 years of M, 40 years of R. dh On May 6, 2007, at 6:16 PM, Doug Herr wrote: >> >> If they are so reliable, why does DAG, Sherry,Ken Ruth, and >> Leica have >> such a backlog? > > 1) After a few decades any camera will need some service, even if > only a CLA. There are 50 decades of M cameras and 40 decades of > Leicaflex and R cameras in use. > > 2) DAG tells me there are fewer independent camera repair shops now > so the work that the other shops used to do is now being sent to > those who are still in business - the superstars like DAG, sherry, > Ken Ruth, etc. > > 3) It may also be that people who are committed to film want to be > sure their cameras are put back in to top condition while the > superstar repair services are still available. > > Doug Herr > Birdman of Sacramento > http://www.wildlightphoto.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information