Figure out production year for SL2-S

[Coral Climb]

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Hi guys,

Does anyone knows how to track down the production year starting from the serial number of an SL2S?

I found a great deal for a used SL2 that apparently has some problems that would be fixable and covered by warranty if the specific body has been built in the past 3 years but the seller does not have box or receipt of the original purchase.

I have the serial number though: 56284**

Thank you in advance!

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[jaapv]

Ask Leica Customer Service to be sure.However, normally proof of purchase is required.  Also inquire whether guarantee applies to a second owner in the USA. Otherwise  the camera has to go to Germany in that case, and repair times can run into six months. Personally I would walk away, given the potential trouble. 
Or have the seller sort it. 

[Coral Climb]

Thanks jaapv

Debating if it makes sense or not too. The price is so teasing that it could turn out to be a great deal (or an horrendous one).

The back screen is saying "System Error" and from what I understand, could be that the camera is bricked or a stock shutter or something as easy as a firmware update.

I can't figure that out till I get the camera shipped though...

 

 

[andybarton]

6 hours ago, Coral Climb said:

the seller does not have box or receipt of the original purchase.

There’s a “Walk away” right there regardless of the issues with the camera. There are plenty more out there with provenance 

[LeicaR10]

Coral Climb,  First, welcome to the forum where you will find a good number of highly experienced photographers who will offer their sage advice to include myself.  Second, I second Jaapv's sage advice.  This is a "walk away" or "run away" camera "deal".  I most highly recommend you either walk or run regardless of the "warranty".  Ther a lot of excellent certified Leica used SL2 or SL2-S cameras out there from many Leica Stores or authorized Leica dealers.  I highly suggest you keep your AMEX card safely in your wallet with this "deal".  r/ Mark

PS  I sent you a PM with some recommendations to help you.

Edited May 24, 2024 by LeicaR10

[Coral Climb]

Really appreciate your inputs guys! I

think I'll follow your wise advices...will find the right body for sure, this one is not supposed to be.

[jaapv]

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Wise. You would have been buying somebody else’s problem I bet that the seller knows darn well that he is looking at a repair bill far north of 1000$ and months of waiting. Otherwise he would have had it repaired himself and sold it for a normal price. Guarantee is almost certainly impossible without proof of purchase. Maybe there even is an estimate by Leica out there