bmugalian Posted November 18, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 18, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I am new to the forum, and in August purchased a used M8 along with a 28 mm Elmarit-M 4th version and a 6-bit coded 50 mm Summicron-M (both used). Having used Nikon SLRs and rangefinders since 1972 (I am 50 this year); with my latest a D700, I see why the M8 is an excellent candid photographer's tool. I am able to walk around neighborhoods in the city of Chicago and take street scenes without drawing much attention. My M8 shutter has about 6k clicks. I didn't see in the camera manual or in this forum any information on when to have the camera sent in for routine maintenance. I suppose it depends on number of actuations per year, along with other factors - shock, moisture, etc. Are there guidelines that I should follow? The camera will be well taken care of. Thanks in advance. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dpattinson Posted November 18, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 18, 2009 mine has happily done over 40k in 2.5 years, so you have some time left before having to worry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 18, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 18, 2009 I would advise replacing the shutter at 150.000 actuations. So - welcome to the forum and not to worry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmk60 Posted November 19, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 19, 2009 I do not have an exact number but I suspect that my M8 has gotten approx 10,000 actuations on it in 2.5 years. I recently found a small 'mark' on one of the shutter blades so I sent the camera out to Leica USA for their inspection and possible repair (the estimate letter says "Replace shutter with warranty unit". My camera is out of warranty, though). It might be a good routine practice to check the shutter blades when you clean the CCD. Sleep well and have fun shooting with your M8! cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted November 19, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 19, 2009 My M8 shutter has about 6k clicks. . Don't give it another thought until you have added a 0 to the number of clicks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 19, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 19, 2009 I do not have an exact number but I suspect that my M8 has gotten approx 10,000 actuations on it in 2.5 years. I recently found a small 'mark' on one of the shutter blades so I sent the camera out to Leica USA for their inspection and possible repair (the estimate letter says "Replace shutter with warranty unit". My camera is out of warranty, though). It might be a good routine practice to check the shutter blades when you clean the CCD. Sleep well and have fun shooting with your M8! cheers If it is written like that it is quite possible that this is a repair under guarantee nevertheless. I would check it out if I were you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmk60 Posted November 19, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 19, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) If it is written like that it is quite possible that this is a repair under guarantee nevertheless. I would check it out if I were you. THanks jaapv. Yes, I am trying to ask them what that really means but thier phone line has been jammed all this morning for some reason. I wonder why the shutter is still covered by warranty while they are asking 1250USD to replace the CCD that shows the infamous fine-line defect (I am asking to look into two issues in one sitting). cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted November 19, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 19, 2009 THanks jaapv. Yes, I am trying to ask them what that really means but thier phone line has been jammed all this morning for some reason. That's hoards of us calling to ask when they will be shipping our M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmk60 Posted November 20, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 20, 2009 That's hoards of us calling to ask when they will be shipping our M9. ah ha! They might mistakingly send me your M9 and you might get my half- doomed M8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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