[LRflex] Re: R8 film scratching... what!
- From: Douglas Sharp <douglas.sharp@xxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:49:55 +0200
While visiting Leica in Solms many years ago (can't say exactly when -
but people were still waiting for accessories for the R8, so it must
have been shortly after the R8 launch), some people in the group were
asking questions about the matter you mention.
Leica did not deny that there was a problem, siad they were looking into
it and would be coming up with a solution. As the whole thing died down
very quickly, the scratching issue was either limited to a very few
bodies or only the first cameras made.
It was apparently something to do with the pressure plate in the camera
back.
This is the first time I've read anything about it in years, so they
must have fixed it pretty quickly. I can't imagine that the seller of
the camera you are buying would have used it for years if it scratched
films, but of course you can always send it back and get a refund if it
does scratch film - which would be an extremely rare case.
Douglas
On 14.04.2010 07:38, Doug Herr wrote:
>> 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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