[Leica] Problem with new to me M8

[rgacpa at yahoo.com (Bob Adler)]

Gene,
I thought he said it was a demo; usually those aren't beat up too badly.
Nevertheless, I agree with you, especially if it's under warranty and 
fixable. My M8 was stellar.
Best,
Bob
 Bob Adler
Palo Alto, CA
http://www.rgaphoto.com




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From: "grduprey at mchsi.com" <grduprey at mchsi.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 1:21:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Problem with new to me M8

I would not be too fast to give up on the M8.  It sounds like you just got a 
roughly treated used M8, and most of the horror stories are exagerated 
wildly.  Mine has been virtually flawless, and it is starting its third year 
of service in all types of weather and temperature conditions.  I would buy 
another in a flash.

Gene

----- Original Message -----
From: rmcclure2 at woh.rr.com
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 2:05:53 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
Subject: Re: [Leica] Problem with new to me M8

Thanks. After trying a number of fixes and talking to leica company tech 
they determine sd dock in camera is defective.  Requires 2-3 weeks at leica 
(no cost) but this has discouraged me from staying with an M8 (and Leica in 
general). What will be next to break?  Too many horror stories. So back it 
goes to dealer for full refund. Unfortunately I sold my film M  to fund the 
M8 and am using my Canon FD gear when in the mood for film.  So I will use 
the 25OO refund for an Omega Seamaster or custom-shop Kimber.   Goodbye 
Leica. 
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Adler <rgacpa at yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:05:57 
To: Leica Users Group<lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Problem with new to me M8

Do you have a non-hc card? Firmware may be old and, if I remember correctly, 
the old firmware didn't support SDHC cards...
Bob Adler
Palo Alto, CA
http://www.rgaphoto.com




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From: rob mcclure <rmcclure2 at woh.rr.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Thu, January 21, 2010 8:03:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Problem with new to me M8

After scrimping and saving I finally bought a demo M8 from an authorized 
online dealer. Just came today and I can't get it to work.  Charged battery 
for a few hours and tried three SD cards including a new 4G one.  When I 
turn it on with the card installed, the red light on the back comes on and I 
get an "SD" in the rangefinder window.  Menu doesn't respond so can't try to 
reformat card.  Anyone have an idea what might fix it?  I hate to send it 
back if there is some way to make it work.  If it has to go back, as far as 
I am concerned they can refund my money, as this is BS on a camera which 
supposedly was checked out by Leica.  Thanks!

Rob
On Jan 21, 2010, at 9:28 PM, Kyle Cassidy wrote:

> Just a reminder, if you're around I'm going to be talking, showing photos, 
> and signing stuff this Friday in Philly:
> 
> Friday, January 22, 2010 at 7:30 PM.
> at The Moonstone Arts Center.
> 110 A S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA
> conveniently located at 13th and Sansom Streets
> in the heart of Center City Philadelphia.
> Signing will immediately follow the event.
> 
> There will probably be dinner fun and carousing afterwards, so plan your 
> evening accordingly.
> 
> I have a bifurcated slide show that covers behind-the-scenes stuff from 
> Who Killed Amanda Palmer and also slides from the current project Where I 
> Write.
> 
> hope to see some of you there,
> 
> Kyle
> 
> _______________________________________________
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