SVX90 Posted May 5, 2015 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) -Horror story- I mounted my camera on my Leica Televid 82 Spotting Scope using the connecting adapters and mounted them all on my tripod. Used them for a bout a week and came up with decent pictures of birds. Got lazy one day and left the camera still mounted on the tripod and all it took was a small breeze of air and the result was horrific. 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! 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/244661-dropped-it-after-warranty-expiery-date/?do=findComment&comment=2810819'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Hi SVX90, Take a look here Dropped it after warranty expiery date.. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pedaes Posted May 5, 2015 Share #2 Posted May 5, 2015 Ouch! Feel your pain but these things happen. Don't think Warranty would cover accidents so nothing lost there. Looks a simple repair if nothing else damaged, but if it were mine I would want camera and especially rangefinder checked. Suggest you send to Leica asap and wait for estimate. It will be as good as new after attention. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVX90 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks, Dealer will send to Germany. Said it would take 3 to 4 months. I also noticed that the battery wont self release any more. I think the damage is within Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted May 5, 2015 Share #4 Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks, Dealer will send to Germany. Said it would take 3 to 4 months. I also noticed that the battery wont self release any more. I think the damage is within Now it is sounding expensive. Time to contact insurance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 6, 2015 Share #5 Posted May 6, 2015 Probably a cracked bodyshell as well. It will return as new, but it will involve quite a few Euros. Insurance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVX90 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted May 6, 2015 Unfortunately no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted May 7, 2015 Share #7 Posted May 7, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Wow! It might be more cost effective to buy a used M than what it will cost to fix this one. I am guessing a lot of internal issues. Sorry for your experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted May 7, 2015 Share #8 Posted May 7, 2015 Unfortunately no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 7, 2015 Share #9 Posted May 7, 2015 Wow! It might be more cost effective to buy a used M than what it will cost to fix this one. I am guessing a lot of internal issues. Sorry for your experience. I doubt it. I cannot imagine it to be close to half the price of a used M. Shutter appears OK, there cannot be much wrong with the rangefinder - I guess new bodyshell, new bajonet ring, new leatherette some odds and ends, clean/adjust everything. And he will get an as-new camera back. The downside is that Leica CS seems to be rather flooded these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted May 7, 2015 Share #10 Posted May 7, 2015 -Horror story- I mounted my camera on my Leica Televid 82 Spotting Scope using the connecting adapters and mounted them all on my tripod. Used them for a bout a week and came up with decent pictures of birds. Got lazy one day and left the camera still mounted on the tripod and all it took was a small breeze of air and the result was horrific. I hope you get it fixed and get it back as good as new. I have also dropped my camera (not leica though) on a tripod. I was lucky that the lens was not heavy and the ground was soft therefore there was no damage. This is why now I am extremely cautious of leaving the camera on the tripod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVX90 Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted May 8, 2015 I doubt it. I cannot imagine it to be close to half the price of a used M. Shutter appears OK, there cannot be much wrong with the rangefinder - I guess new bodyshell, new bajonet ring, new leatherette some odds and ends, clean/adjust everything. And he will get an as-new camera back. The downside is that Leica CS seems to be rather flooded these days. Thanks for that. I really wanted to hear that kind opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted May 8, 2015 Share #12 Posted May 8, 2015 Buy a good heavy tripod. Lightweight ones are nothing but trouble and they do not hold the camera still anyway. I have a carbon fiber , 3 section legs, goes to 5.5 feet without center column extending. There is also a Berlback wood equally tall for 4x5 and long lenses. No way would I put a camera on a flimsy tripod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVX90 Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted May 9, 2015 The temporary replacement 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! 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/244661-dropped-it-after-warranty-expiery-date/?do=findComment&comment=2813500'>More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted May 9, 2015 Share #14 Posted May 9, 2015 The temporary replacement What is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 9, 2015 Share #15 Posted May 9, 2015 A box... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted May 9, 2015 Share #16 Posted May 9, 2015 Does the box contain another box, perhaps? Do tell us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVX90 Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted May 10, 2015 Its not an M, but it will the job for now 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! 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/244661-dropped-it-after-warranty-expiery-date/?do=findComment&comment=2813680'>More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted May 10, 2015 Share #18 Posted May 10, 2015 Sympathies for the M experience. Based on the unfortunate circumstance, this would be my approach going forward... 1. Insurance 2. Better tripod and/or grounding method (center weight, not full extension, etc) 3. Replacement camera (Good dealers often can provide loaners or other 'friendly' purchase arrangements to loyal customers) Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted May 16, 2015 Share #19 Posted May 16, 2015 Good choice, but I'd still send your M back to Wetzlar. It will take them a while to assess it, and the repairs will take time. I agree with Jaap - it will be expensive, but not as bad as you fear, and the camera will be as new. Think of it as a major CLA ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted May 16, 2015 Share #20 Posted May 16, 2015 Post #3…his dealer already sent it to Germany and it was estimated to take 3-4mos…hence his interim 'replacement'. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.