My M8 is dead

[TJV]

I have a few problems to report:

1: The shutter won't fire

2: The battery stays only half full

3: My 28mm ASPH 2.8 won't mount.

4: My bank loan is killing me in interest and I don't have a camera to help pay it off.

If it was returned from Germany I might be able to do something to fix the above. New Zealand is third world when it comes to postage. I'm guessing I'll see it late Jan, over 8 weeks after sending it. Currently my bank is the only one making money from this camera.

[Will]

Did you buy it from Auckland Camera?

[ywenz]

How does your lens not mount?

[jamriman]

Send it back to Solms or have your dealer replace it if possible.

[Robert]

I'm sorry to hear this. I hope you can get it sorted out as hassle free as possible.

[Sailor Ted]

I think this thread is somewhat tong in cheek? I believe he's referring to the fact his camera is in Solms so he cannot...

Just a hunch.

[jaapv]

I'm passing by Solms on the way in two weeks time. Shall I stop at Leica and fondle it for you?:p

[TJV]

Yes, tounge in cheek. I love the camera and am itching to use it properly. All the above problems would be fixed if it was in front of me.

No, I didn't buy the camera from Auckland Camera. I prefer good service. I got it from Photo Video Int, Christchurch.

[TJV]

Camera arrived back yesterday and all is good. All the above mentioned problems are solved and I'm noticing better high ISO performance and more consistant exposures.

Tim

[Joe Mondello]

Tell me more about your Leitz lens not mounting.

I have a 1963 50/2 DR Summicron that really doesn't want to play with my M8.