[LRflex] Re: Another Leica to EOS adapter source...

On 26/08/2005, at 5:01 PM, FreeLists Mailing List Manager wrote:

> From: "David Young" <telyt@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [LRflex] Another Leica to EOS adapter source... Part two!
>
>  I should have done this first... I looked at Igor's web-site 
> (http://www.igorcamera.com/leica_accessories.htm).  He is offering his 
> Shanghai made Leica-R to EOS body adapters (which looks just like the 
> fotodiox one!) for US$90.
> Please note: I don't know Igor, nor am I recommending him.  I just 
> want those interested to have all the options.


Unfortunately I do know him and had a _very_ unsatisfactory experience 
last year buying a Rolleiflex 3.5F from his website.

Prior to the purchase he claimed it was "in very good condition, 
recently CLA".  Luckily I had the sense to first have the camera 
shipped directly to a (reputable) Rollei technician, to check it out 
prior to shipping it to me in Australia.  It turned out the 3.5F had a 
string of faults:

 >  Service required: [...],
 >  secure tripod mount plate (loose) $16.00, re-align, collimate & 
adjust
 >  focus $110.00, overhaul transport (stiff) $134.00

Which would have been on top of Reznik's $US 650 price.  That would 
have made it one expensive (1959!) 3.5F.

Nutz to that.  I had the camera returned to Reznik and asked for a 
refund.  Igor first claimed the Tech (Harry Fleenor no less) didn't 
know his stuff, and then when that didn't work, took his time issuing 
the refund.

Meanwhile he posted the camera back on his website, same price, same 
claim about "excellent condition, recent CLA".

Come in spinner.  Wouldn't this bloke feel more at home on eBay?

Sigh.  There's a very good reason why Mr Reznik doesn't appear anywhere 
in the Leica FAQ (other than anonymously in the shonky traders topic).


Regards,

Andrew Nemeth
<http://leica.nemeng.com>
[ Leica FAQ ]

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