dennersten Posted July 15, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 15, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have the urge for a pocket camera. Some years ago i bought myself a Leica CM. I needed to send it in just after a few weeks. Something was wrong with the exposures. I got a note back that the CM was discontinued and impossible to fix because some components where forbidden in EU. So i got a refund on the camera. So my question is: If i buy a CM on Ebay. Can it be fixed somewhere? Or should i avoid it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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christer Posted July 15, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 15, 2009 I sold my CM on ebay with the note that it had the 02 (I think) error. That was after Leica had told me they could not repair it. The buyer said he needed it for parts to repair his CM with the 03 error. He then wrote me to say that he had repaired "mine" with parts from his old CM which was not looking as factory fresh as mine. He told me the repair was not simple, but it can be done. If you find the right guy. And a camera to cannibalize. But not with the same fault as the one you want to fix. Christer Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted July 15, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 15, 2009 With the experience which lies behind you, you should perhaps leave the rest of of the CM´s where they are. Be glad you got a refund for your CM ! You never know when the nxt one develops a problem. Since I heard, LEICA doesn t repair them any more, I´am not using mine on bicycletrips. Have done so for 4 yrs. with at least 3,000 (rough) km and the CM managed it very well. A fine little camera, not a single issue until now ... Best Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks guys sounds wise to me. So i need to have a look at Ricoh, Contax or Nikon then i guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted July 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 16, 2009 Or look out for a Leica Mini. Search Ebay and there should be a few around for not too much. I have the Mini 3 and it is great as a true P/S ultra compact with an excellent fixed lens. Worth considering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd. Posted July 16, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 16, 2009 a friend of mine just made the same experience with his cm. 800€ burnt in four years, no repairs available. the customer service offered a reduced price for a new digital compact. frankly, i would recommend an olypmus xa. really compact, good lens, lasts for 20 years+, and if anything happens to it, you can replace it for nearly nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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