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I have been one who has moaned in several threads about the slow delivery, and bizzare allocation method of Leica uv/ir filters.

 

So to be fair I want to say thank you to Leica for delivering my two black filters (E39, E46) today as promised in an email respsonse to my criticism of their "method".

 

I am still puzzled by the initial response that it was a shortage of filters that was causing the delay. I still maintain it was rather a distrubution policy and not a supply problem.

 

I hope this means that all those waiting will soon have their filters. I ordered in january so I hope I have not displaced anyone who ordered earlier than this.

 

Tom

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This is week 18 when Leica said they'd be shipping, so I too am hopeful. But since disappointment is a function of expectation, my elevated expectations are likely to produce continuing disappointment. 8-)

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According to Leica's FAQ the E60s won't ship until end of May.

 

Here in Denver I'm waiting for E60 and E49 (which last is due for release about now)

 

I originally ordered E60 and E46, but my lens lineup changed a bit. Emailed Leica USA to inquire whether changes were permitted about a month ago, and was told my request had been "forwarded" - presumably to Solms. I've never heard anything further to either confirm or deny my request, so I guess I'll just find out when I open the package(s).

 

I have a $3.00 49-46 stepdown ring waiting just in case, plus my dealer says he thinks we can come to a swap arrangement of some kind if needed, so I'm not sweating it. When they get here I'll shoot with them - until then I'll shoot without them.

 

The FAQ also says Leica is splitting orders in some cases where one size is available significantly ahead of the other - that's a wait-and-see for me, also.

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Received 46mm and 43mm filters here in California. Unfortunately my order was for the 46mm and 60mm. I ordered the 43mm initially but changed to the 60mm and was acknowledged by Leica.

 

Alan

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Received 46mm and 43mm filters here in California. Unfortunately my order was for the 46mm and 60mm. I ordered the 43mm initially but changed to the 60mm and was acknowledged by Leica.

 

Alan

well I am waiting on the 43 & 60

please return the 43 ASAP :)

it is good to know that some folks are getting their filters

everyday I come home hoping to be surprised

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Leica replied that they will send me the correct 60mm filter I ordered (starting week 21) in addition to the wrong 43mm silver filter they sent me. That's better customer relations.

 

Alan

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It took about one month from the date of my request to receive my two, chrome E39 filters. I live in the suburban Detroit, Michigan area. I was pretty pleased with Leica's response time. Perhaps the E39 size is more readily available.

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took about a month and a half for me to get my two black E39 filters from leica, without any sort of followup/emailing/complaining.

 

leica delivered as promised.

 

 

i am VERY happy with my M8. fw 1.102 is pretty rockin, and the UV/IR filters means i can shoot colour work fairly comfortably now.

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I recieved two black 46mm filters yesterday, the day after I dropped my camera off at Solms :rolleyes:

The delivery note says origonal source is Japan, does that mean that they are not being supplied by B&W? (who I presume manufacture in Germany??)

Guy

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