lmans Posted December 28, 2022 Share #141 Posted December 28, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 46 minutes ago, TomB_tx said: What is this "discretionary income" of which you speak? I am looking for it…. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 28, 2022 Posted December 28, 2022 Hi lmans, Take a look here Leica M-A Titan GAS pictures.. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Huss Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share #142 Posted January 21, 2023 On 12/24/2022 at 5:30 PM, hunterspoint said: Am told Leica is aware of the issue and is looking into it Any updates? Someone is trying to sell this kit for $30,000 on fredmiranda. $10,000 over retail. But now with these possible finish issues as well as the camera may be a scratcher, that is a tough sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBabyEarl Posted January 28, 2023 Share #143 Posted January 28, 2023 On 10/10/2022 at 4:37 PM, hunterspoint said: I have noticed the same on mine and submitted the information to Leica customer service to try and get the issue looked into. This should not occur 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! What is the status? I can’t imagine a Leica Store, Leica USA or Germany would just have nothing to say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share #144 Posted February 8, 2023 Shame we haven't had any updates since last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4r36 Posted February 8, 2023 Share #145 Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) Imagine: you pay the 30k. Then you realize Leica has gone all the way through by installing a titanium pressure plate. Hard, so hard that it scratches the film even on the emulsion side 🤣 Edited February 8, 2023 by 4r36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew01 Posted February 9, 2023 Share #146 Posted February 9, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 8:44 PM, Huss said: Any updates? Someone is trying to sell this kit for $30,000 on fredmiranda. $10,000 over retail. But now with these possible finish issues as well as the camera may be a scratcher, that is a tough sell. Just highlight this thread to the seller and offer $10k 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBabyEarl Posted March 4, 2023 Share #147 Posted March 4, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Any finish updates from Leica? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBabyEarl Posted April 29, 2023 Share #148 Posted April 29, 2023 Anyone? Finish fixed itself all good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 29, 2023 Share #149 Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, BigBabyEarl said: Anyone? Finish fixed itself all good? I have been advised this is not a 'may develop over time' thing . i.e. If there is no sign of this issue on a camera already, then it's not something that is going to 'develop' As far fetched as it seems, my guess is some form of protection film during machining (common in CNC production) left on a couple of cameras, but that's only a guess. Reading between the lines of what I've been told that would be my assumption but I can't comment further Edited April 29, 2023 by grahamc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share #150 Posted April 29, 2023 It’s a shame that the owner(s) of the affected cameras have not followed up here. I would like to know Leica’s explanation and resolution because once these are out of warranty - which will be pretty soon - you will be SOL if you buy one of these for $20k +- and then find the finish is peeling off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 29, 2023 Share #151 Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) As I mentioned, the advice from Leica is that wouldn’t happen (it’s not something that would develop over time). The assumption is that it is evident on the affected units more or less from new, consistent with the reports that were made and nothing since. If I could find one for $20k I’d be buying one. I’ve seen one $30k and all others sold much higher. Edited April 29, 2023 by grahamc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBabyEarl Posted May 3, 2023 Share #152 Posted May 3, 2023 Uhhhh, come again friend-o? You have all those AND two M-A Titan's? Have you talk to Leica about the fragile finish? Has anyone with an issue had it repaired/replaced? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterspoint Posted May 3, 2023 Share #153 Posted May 3, 2023 Still waiting for a fix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share #154 Posted May 4, 2023 23 hours ago, hunterspoint said: Still waiting for a fix You reported it in October 2022. It is now May 2023. 7 months later - and nothing? You paid 20K and this is Leica's service? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBabyEarl Posted May 13, 2023 Share #155 Posted May 13, 2023 This thread has gone from “omg there’s a problem is there a fix” to “dude you seriously spent that much money and haven’t figured out a solution in over half a year.” 😂 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share #156 Posted May 13, 2023 1 hour ago, BigBabyEarl said: This thread has gone from “omg there’s a problem is there a fix” to “dude you seriously spent that much money and haven’t figured out a solution in over half a year.” 😂 It doesn’t sound like he hasn’t figured out a solution. It sounds like Leica is stonewalling him after he spent $20k on that camera. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calijax Posted May 13, 2023 Share #157 Posted May 13, 2023 I'll drop in here since there seems to be some major anticipation from lookers-on. When dropping by my dealer one day, we both said, hmm that looks strange and he snapped a few pics of the finish. He later asked me to swing back by when I have a chance, so he can give an opinion about whether or not it's worth submitting a warranty claim. Lots of other cameras and things to do in life, so I haven't been back in yet. I'll be sure to follow up here once he gives me an opinion on whether or not to return the camera for a warranty claim. I'm reluctant to ever let this camera leave my possession. Wedding ring, wedding watch, and Titan MA in my grave 😄 With all this said, I'm aware of this flaw and posted pics to this forum originally. Nonetheless I love the camera, hence the lack of urgency/focus here. Maybe there are other owners that are as stressed out as the non-owners in this thread 😆 Pics of my ruined MA (w Titanium 28 Cron) attached. Don't mind a little dust from my dirty Typ 601 sensor. Cheers! 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! 6 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/333341-leica-m-a-titan-gas-pictures/?do=findComment&comment=4771077'>More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share #158 Posted May 14, 2023 Your dealer would give you his opinion over whether it is worth submitting a warranty claim? On a new $20k camera w a peeling finish? Hoo boy. Leica thanks you for not caring! You are their ideal customer! In all seriousness, all that matters is if you care as you actually own it. And you don’t, so you are good. I would like to take this opportunity to thank BigBabyEarl for beating me to that last one that Leica Los Angeles had. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Soare Posted May 14, 2023 Share #159 Posted May 14, 2023 On 5/13/2023 at 6:01 PM, BigBabyEarl said: This thread has gone from “omg there’s a problem is there a fix” to “dude you seriously spent that much money and haven’t figured out a solution in over half a year.” 😂 Indeed, the fact that after all this time Leica seems to ignore the issue completely is even more baffling (and upsetting) than the issue itself. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calijax Posted May 16, 2023 Share #160 Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) deleted Edited May 16, 2023 by calijax addressed earlier in thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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