Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/11/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Right question, and good answers. I called Krikor, and he refused to work on mine. Good to know, thanks. S.d. On Nov 13, 2009, at 8:24 PM, Bob Adler wrote: > One what? An E series? An SL? > An SL yes; by Harry... > There was a titch in the tilt (that's technical jingo...). wouldn't > come back to neutral if it went all the way down. Harry fixed it in > 2 weeks (special request; he works part time and it usually takes a > bit more time). > Camera West, who I bought a second body from, sent it to CO for CLA > and smoothing out the focus rack. It'll be back next week after > being sent today. > > Or did I misunderstand your question? > > Bob Adler > Palo Alto, CA > http://www.raflexions.com > > > > > ________________________________ > From: slobodan Dimitrov <s.dimitrov at charter.net> > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 8:17:52 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] S2 test > > Have you had one repaired after the announcement? > S.d. > > > On Nov 13, 2009, at 8:15 PM, Bob Adler wrote: > >> There is a repair facility in Colorado and Harry Fleenor in >> Manhattan Beach is a factory trained tech. >> I've not had any problems.... >> The E series are certainly unrepairable as far as I know. >> Electronics are historic and extinct. >> Bob Adler >> Palo Alto, CA >> http://www.raflexions.com >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: slobodan Dimitrov <s.dimitrov at charter.net> >> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 8:09:48 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] S2 test >> >> After the SL66 was declared obsolete by Rollei, it's nearly >> impossible to have have it worked on. >> S.d. >> >> >> On Nov 13, 2009, at 8:05 PM, Bob Adler wrote: >> >>> Look at the Rollei SL66. Cheap. Same exact optics as Hassy, but no >>> leaf shutter (read: light). >>> I carry an SL, 50, 80, 150, 2x, prism finder, pentax spot meter, >>> extra back, film, cable release and filters all in a mini trekker. >>> Maybe 12-15 pounds total. >>> >>> And sharp as a tac! Has built in tilt as well as built in bellows >>> extension. I just bought a second body for backup for $900 and >>> they will CLA it for me. >>> >>> You can get an SL, 80 and back for $1,200/$1,300. Add on lenses as >>> wanted. Only get HFT lenses; most recent/same as T*. >>> And did I say it was about 1/3 the weight of a 501?? >>> >>> Trust me..... >>> Bob Adler >>> Palo Alto, CA >>> http://www.raflexions.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Richard Man <richard.lists at gmail.com> >>> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >>> Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 7:22:27 PM >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] S2 test >>> >>> I was hoping to sneak in under your radar :-) >>> >>> Actually, I am WAFFLING on the following choices: >>> - Rollei 6003 with 80/2.8, WLF, one back - ~$1100 >>> - Rollei 6008 with the same as above - $2000 :-( >>> - 501CM with back , 80 lens - $1500 >>> >>> And then I start to worry about the weight again and wondering >>> about a >>> RF645 >.< >>> >>> <-- but that's less likley just because it doesn't offer much over >>> the >>> Mamiya 7II except for size and weight? >>> >>> Either the Rollei or Hassy get me to the more portrait range, if I >>> were to go that route, which is the advantage over the RF. >>> >>> The 6008 is a bit out of the price range.. >>> >>> On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 6:58 PM, Mark Rabiner >>> <mark at rabinergroup.com> wrote: >>>>> I am looking to buy (cheap). What do you have? I am about to pull >>>>> trigger on a 6003 / 80mm combo... >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>>> Wow Richard! you forgot to mention the Rollei 6003 when you were >>>> talking >>>> about getting into Hasselblad! The Rollei 6008 Integral is a >>>> dream camera >>>> most photographers never even get a chance to lay their hands on. >>>> >>>> Mark William Rabiner >>>> >>> >>> >>> --// richard m: richard @imagecraft.com >>> // w: http://www.imagecraft.com/pub/Portfolio09/ blog: >>> http://rfman.wordpress.com >>> // book: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/745963 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information