ulli-b Posted July 21, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hallo, I recently bought a used Leica M8 in "great condition" at ebay in order to be able to collect some experience in the rangefinder world. Having received the camera today, the condition is realy great despite a small bent of one shutter blade (see attached picture). At the moment, the camera is functioning well, but I am fearing that this small bend might lead to further and more serious damage... What do you think? Sould I send the camera back to the seller using the paypal/ebay buyer protection? Thanks for your kind support! Best regards Uli Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited July 21, 2014 by ulli-b Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/230857-problem-with-shutter-of-leica-m8/?do=findComment&comment=2634424'>More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted July 21, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 21, 2014 Send it back. this is a problem waiting to happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_Meaby Posted July 27, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 27, 2014 Yes, definitely send it back....clearly not in the condition it was listed in....the less people tolerate seller's trying to fob us off with damaged goods, hopefully the less will be listed. Buy another one that is correctly described Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucisPictor Posted July 27, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 27, 2014 Too expensive to accept that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted July 27, 2014 Share #5 Posted July 27, 2014 Don't know what country your in but here in the UK prices for the M8 are rapidly approaching £1000 at most reputable Dealers who offer a warranty with it, no need to chance your arm with fleabay, cheers Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jip Posted August 1, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 1, 2014 Send it back happened to my friend (LorenzVS) his M8 he send it back in and got repaired and CLA'ed for free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted August 2, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Ebay is where the defectives are sold to the unsuspecting. Follow all the rules sending it back so you get your money. I would also read all the M8 posts here about ir sensitivity, purple blacks, uv/ir filters, and coded lenses. The camera can be made to work well, just not by slapping on a lens and using it like any camera should work. The M9 is a better start place. Edited August 2, 2014 by tobey bilek Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 2, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 2, 2014 The camera can be made to work well, just not by slapping on a lens and using it like any camera should work. The M9 is a better start place. Yep, just slap a lens on the M9…. ...oh, except be aware of lens coding, red edge, buffer issues, card issues, lack of perfect IR filtration (not as effective as UV/IR filter use), etc. Sure, the M9 is a fine camera, but an M8.2 can be a great place to start…as long as one buys from a reputable dealer. And, for less money, one gets 2m frame lines, top LCD display, sapphire screen, and an especially fine b/w camera. Regardless the choice, it's always smart to first read up on any camera…including the forum FAQs for any M. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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