Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/12/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Eric: I sold my R8, so don't have one to look at, but you might check the condition of the foam mirror cushion at the front of the focusing screen. I've had Nikons where the foam deteriorates, causing the mirror to stick up. A GENTLE tug downward, and voila' mirror pops down, then advance works. An easy DIY fix. Phil On Dec 17, 2007, at 2:13 PM, Artist Eric Hiss wrote: > Hi All, > > My R8 camera body seems to be sick. About every 3rd shot the mirror > sticks > in the up position and the camera winder is slack. If I move the > winder > lever to the full out position and let it snap back several times > the mirror > will come back to its normal rest and I can wind the camera for the > next > frame. Anyone have that problem with their R and know what it is? > > I use this camera a lot and want to have it repaired quickly - have > heard > about the long turnaround times with the Leica NJ service - so was > wondering > where else I might send it for service? I'm in San Francisco... > > Thanks, > Eric > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information