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Hello everyone. For a long time I’ve been frustrated by the lack of information on how to disassemble a Leica R8. So I made a video about it. My purpose was to establish whether I’d be able to replace its damaged shutter. If anyone has a good shutter, or a whole R8 (or R9?) that’s surplus to requirements, or an R10 (with its autofocus shutter; that’d be nice), do let me know. The Part 2 video is being developed and will be available for all to see sooner than any of us see an R10. I found three problems with the winding system and will be glad for your input on solving them. Regards, Rick.
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Hello everyone. Here is my Leica R8 Disassembly - Part 2 video. The shutter is removed and disassembled too. Then I do some repairs on a few winding issues. There's some surprises. As mentioned with Part 1, I am on the hunt for a new, like-new or undamaged shutter. Also, if anyone feels inspired to pull the bottom off their R8 we could compare notes on what you see. I'm curious about the sensor-switches and parts that feature in this video. Regards, Rick. -
Dear all, first of all thanks in advance for your kind support. I have just bought a Leica M6 from an amateur and using it with a 50 Summilux. Analysing the camera, everything looked simply perfect and I bought it and the day after immediately tested it with a B&W roll to be self developed. That's exaclty when I realized that something was wrong: 1. My first issue has been related to film rewinding, after putting the camera on R mode, the lever was so tough to move and rotate and really really heavy 2. Then on film, the frames seem to be too spaced from each other as you can see in the picture below (at least 5 mm) 3. But what really concern me is the spring under the winder that seems to be damaged or somehow messy 4. Finally I realized putting another roll that during first 10 exposures the winder was light and creamy and after it becomes more and more to get tough as if it faces resistance somewhere. Do you know how can I sort this issue and how much could this cost? Thanks again for all your kind support and cooperation Daniele
