[LRflex] Re: R8 film scratching... what!

  • From: Doug Herr <wildlightphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:38:16 -0400 (EDT)

> Hello everyone,
>This is great, an email forum with interesting news, views and comments.
>
>I have just read on the internet that there are reports of the R8 having a
>built in
>film scratching mechanism, a kind of non-optional image destruction device
>that
>initialises after around 150 rolls.  Evidently there is some plastic plate
>that wears.
>
>As I have just ordered an R8 I am a little concerned, no that's not true, I
>am freaked out.
>
>Anyone know about this?  Is it true?  If so, can I get the darn offending
>piece replaced
>and by whom and is the fix permanent?  I know nothing is perfect but I was
>looking
>forward to owning one of the finest cameras ever made.
>
>Have a great day/night.  I am on sedatives right now.

Let me guess... you found some posts by "Jay" on photo.net.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com


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