Fritz Posted September 9, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 9, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I purchased a brand new S typ 006 three weeks ago. I had my entire extended family over labor day weekend. At dinner I removed the camera from its case to take pictures. After I switched on the camera there were no warning alarms nor messages to suggest anything was wrong with the camera. When I pressed the shutter release button it made a terrible whirring sound and the mirror was locked in the midway position and after some more whirring the mirror went back down without exposing the sensor. The rear display was blank. I was unable to review previously taken pics nor view the camera menu. The display light is on but there is nothing being displayed. The top LCD shows camera settings but no error messages. I am Fedexing the camera to 1 Pearl court NJ in the morning. Does anyone have any thoughts as to what problems I might be facing. BTW I tried calling customer care USA to no avail however the gentleman who answered the phone in Germany was extremely polite and asked me to ship the camera to Allendale.I checked the warranty book that came with the camera and it mentions that Leica would send me a replacement camera should I need one. Does anyone have any experience with their loaner service ? Please Help . Warm regards Fritz Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Manoleica Posted September 9, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 9, 2015 Why not talk to your Leica dealer regarding a replacement under warranty? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted September 9, 2015 The leica dealer has a 14 day replacement policy. Unfortunately I was 7 days over that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted September 9, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 9, 2015 Surely a reputable dealer would have stepped outside the box, it's not a cheapo! Have you spoken to the owner of the Leica store? I'm sure Leica USA will replace it without delay.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) I did and he was quite emphatic about the 14 day rule. He also mentioned that this was a bad timing since the new 007 is out my "not so new 006" would be a burden for him to move. In fact I was made to feel belittled for having a faulty 006 and having it replaced would be like asking for a hand out even though I paid 15k for the camera. Hence after that I do not wish to deal with him again. Edited September 9, 2015 by Fritz Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted September 9, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 9, 2015 I did and he was quite emphatic about the 14 day rule. He also mentioned that this was a bad timing since the new 007 is out my "not so new 006" would be a burden for him to move. In fact I was made to feel belittled for having a faulty 006 and having it replaced would be like asking for a hand out even though I paid 15k for the camera. Hence after that I do not wish to deal with him again. And the dealer is? ..... Remarkably poor service especially for a Leica dealer. I'm assuming it was a Leica dealer.. Have you considered contacting BBB? If you paid with a CC you could contact them.. A saga Leica themselves would shudder @... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted September 9, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I agree. I won't mention his name since I am new to this forum however the store is near the trump hotel in one of the trendy neighbourhoods of the big apple right around from David Bowie's home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted September 9, 2015 Share #8 Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) I suppose Wetzlar is the best and least abrasive way to go. Me, I would spit on the ground outside this particular dealers door.. Write a letter to the CEO, then move on.. I dealt with B&H for many years, but after the hassle with my Safari and subsequent mishandling of my refund etc.. I now buy elsewhere.. Edited September 9, 2015 by manoleica Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinj Posted September 9, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 9, 2015 You will get a loaner. Ideally Leica should just replace it with a new one. As for the dealer, dispute the charge with your credit card company, they sold you a defective product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted September 11, 2015 just an update Allandale has run out of loaner S bodies to give . They will ship my S to germany for diagnostics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted September 11, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 11, 2015 Still not an appropriate outcome for any new Leica/Owner.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 11, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 11, 2015 I did and he was quite emphatic about the 14 day rule. I would check the consumer laws in your area. In the UK if goods are faulty one can demand a replacement or refund, certainly within 30 days from purchase. Over 30 days and it's more discretionary. I would speak to Leica perhaps and ask them to speak to the dealer - whilst also checking what your actual consumer rights are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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