Kyros Moutsouris Posted June 14, 2022 Share #1 Posted June 14, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dear all 9 months after my SL2-s developed an EVF problem (that was replaced by the factory within warranty in 2/12) it has now developed a jammed shutter. This makes me wonder about quality control. Has anyone had similar issues with their SL601 / SL2 / SL2-s? Any input is being appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LocalHero1953 Posted June 14, 2022 Share #2 Posted June 14, 2022 No problems with my SL2-S, owned and used a lot since launch. I don't baby it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyros Moutsouris Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted June 14, 2022 I really don’t know what to think about it… 🤔 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted June 14, 2022 Share #4 Posted June 14, 2022 23 minutes ago, Kyros Moutsouris said: I really don’t know what to think about it… 🤔 not SL2S but its still relevant 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyros Moutsouris Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted June 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, frame-it said: not SL2S but its still relevant It is certainly relevant as I got exactly the same red System Error screen… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Cato Posted June 15, 2022 Share #6 Posted June 15, 2022 More annoyingly as I've had multiple failures - Leica still (5.5 MONTHS LATER) still haven't told me what the fault was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laowai_ Posted June 16, 2022 Share #7 Posted June 16, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 6/14/2022 at 6:10 AM, Kyros Moutsouris said: Dear all 9 months after my SL2-s developed an EVF problem (that was replaced by the factory within warranty in 2/12) it has now developed a jammed shutter. This makes me wonder about quality control. Has anyone had similar issues with their SL601 / SL2 / SL2-s? Any input is being appreciated. My SL type 601 gave up the ghost recently. Leica USA traced this down to a broken imaging sensor, no external impact, no water damage the sensor just died. I had a great conversation with one of the Leica technical support staff. He confirmed that this was a very unusual failure (I guess I just got lucky). Leica USA replaced the main board (the imaging sensor sits in a BGA package and you cannot replace just the sensor), for a fee that seems high but within usual rates for this kind of work (2+h of labor plus parts and supplies). I just received the SL back on Mon. Obviously I am not very happy that the Leica SL 601 just died for no apparent reason. Hopefully the camera lasts for a few more years after this repair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Cato Posted June 16, 2022 Share #8 Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/14/2022 at 11:02 PM, Kyros Moutsouris said: It is certainly relevant as I got exactly the same red System Error screen… btw it is relevant, as I had 3 bodies die and 2 were a SL2 and 1 was a 3 month old SL2-s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.Blum Posted September 5, 2023 Share #9 Posted September 5, 2023 I also had a shutter jammed for no identified reason and with no preliminary symptoms on my SL2-s. Fortunately, it is under warranty and was immediately sent by my Leica store in Germany for a shutter replacement. However, there is no announced timetable for this repair and the otherwise very friendly Leica store technician told me that it could take over 3 months to get it back. This is rather annoying and surprising for such an expensive and supposedly very reliable camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 5, 2023 Share #10 Posted September 5, 2023 I talked about this with Leica CS and in fact they are as upset about it as the customers are. The reason is the common one: desperate staff shortages and Leica is unwilling to hire just any screwdriver-wielding fool. Training up staff will pull experienced technicians from the repair lines making matters worse. Try finding a competent housepainter or plumber…. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobram Posted September 6, 2023 Share #11 Posted September 6, 2023 10 hours ago, jaapv said: I talked about this with Leica CS and in fact they are as upset about it as the customers are. The reason is the common one: desperate staff shortages and Leica is unwilling to hire just any screwdriver-wielding fool. Training up staff will pull experienced technicians from the repair lines making matters worse. Try finding a competent housepainter or plumber…. Try finding a competent housepainter or plumber…. Maybe a well paid lawyer or senior -chief-sales promoter can help.😅 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 6, 2023 Share #12 Posted September 6, 2023 I don’t trust the results of their handiwork. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylavin Posted July 26, 2024 Share #13 Posted July 26, 2024 On 6/14/2022 at 11:10 AM, Kyros Moutsouris said: Dear all 9 months after my SL2-s developed an EVF problem (that was replaced by the factory within warranty in 2/12) it has now developed a jammed shutter. This makes me wonder about quality control. Has anyone had similar issues with their SL601 / SL2 / SL2-s? Any input is being appreciated. jammed shutter with my two years and 2 month SL2-S... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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