Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/26

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Subject: [Leica] R8 lock up
From: vick.ko at sympatico.ca (Vick Ko)
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:24:48 -0400
References: <CAM1bqiaq1CL7k261ybAkWSzoPK75bjo07zvt4LcdXrE-iWGK+A@mail.gmail.com>

I would only send an R8/R9 to Leica. Or Kindermann Canada.

Kindermann repaired my Leica R9, but not for a lockup issue.

Too complex, and likely needs Leica manuals and computers to diagnose 
and repair.

Vick


On 26/09/2013 1:03 PM, Paul Franz wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am returning LUG member.  I subscribed recently due to a return to
> film photography.  I have taken my Leica R8 out of storage and started
> to use my old R lenses again.  The camera was working well for about
> recently this started to lock up. When I press the release button, the
> mirror rises, but the shutter does not release. This occurs in on mode
> of operation.    If I wait a long periods of time, when I return the
> camera is ready to operate again.  Sometime this takes hours.   I
> expected that this was related to a rather old set of batteries and I
> swapped a new set of batteries into the winder.    The camera
> continues to operate improperly.  ).   I have tried various shutter
> speeds, modes and use of a remote cable.  I have used the small
> battery cover, winder and power driver.  This has occurred with film
> and without film in the camera.
>
> I have been reviewing the LUG archives and have not found many
> references to this problem.
>
> Any suggestions for a home repair of recommended repair company?
>
> Paul
>
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Replies: Reply from gpinkcp at msn.com (Gary Pinkerton) ([Leica] R8 lock up)
In reply to: Message from telyt400 at gmail.com (Paul Franz) ([Leica] R8 lock up)