Mauribix Posted August 24, 2008 Share #1  Posted August 24, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi guys, few minutes ago my M8 died! While shooting I've heard a bad metallic sound inside the camera, just the time to remove the lens and I've seen the metallic blades of the shutter horrobly broken inside the camera. Right now I'm in Williams (AZ), do you know where and if it's possible to get it repaired or to rent a substitute nearby or in the San Diego/Los Angeles area?  Thanks for your reply, as you may know I'm really down at the moment.  Best  Maurizio  mauribix@gmail.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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samthase Posted August 24, 2008 Share #2 Â Posted August 24, 2008 I don't know about nearby, but Samy's Camera with several locations in the LA area will probably rent you one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenerrolrd Posted August 24, 2008 Share #3 Â Posted August 24, 2008 Photovillage in NYC rent an M8 for $350/week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted August 24, 2008 Share #4 Â Posted August 24, 2008 the only place to get it repaired is at Leica. Not even sure Leica USA can do this type of repair. May I ask what were you shooting at 2:30 AM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitz Posted August 24, 2008 Share #5 Â Posted August 24, 2008 There are a number of authorized Leica dealers in LA. Go to the Leica web site to get a listing. Samy's on Fairfax, north of Wilshire, is a stocking dealer. ie they seem to carry the complete line. The US Leica rep used to be in the store routinely on Friday's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted August 24, 2008 Share #6 Â Posted August 24, 2008 Maurizio, sorry to hear you've become another statistic in the shutter failure saga. Hope you get something sorted out for the remainder of your trip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fed Posted August 24, 2008 Share #7 Â Posted August 24, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Murizio, I second the Samy's option or Popflash in Thousand Oaks, near L.A Â Phone: +1 805-492-6548 , +1 805-492-6444 2767 Baywater Place Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 any one good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted August 24, 2008 Share #8 Â Posted August 24, 2008 Sorry to hear about your problem. If you were here in South Carolina I'd loan you mine . Anyway, I hope you find a speedy resolution to your unfortunate situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted August 24, 2008 Share #9  Posted August 24, 2008 Hmmm this is not good. Photomark right here in Phoenix carries leica gear. Give them a call at least. Also Tempe camera repair does as well, although they can't repair it they do sell them. Might both be closed on Sundays though  Phone numbers Photomark 602 244 -1138 Photomark: Arizona's Professional Camera and Photographic Store in Phoenix, Arizona. Large Format, Lighting, Pro Digital Cameras, Film Cameras, Lighting and Studio Gear, Consignment and Used Gear  Tempe Camera Repair Inc Tempe Camera - Your source for Photography Equipment in Arizona  606 W University Dr Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-6954 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DuquesneG Posted August 24, 2008 Share #10 Â Posted August 24, 2008 Maurizio, sorry to hear you've become another statistic in the shutter failure saga. Â It does seem, keeping in mind how few M8 cameras there are compared to Nikons and Canons, and keeping in mind that fewer of the Leicas are in heavy professional use, as if an inordinate number of shutters are self-destructing. A Leica rep told me his boss (Christian) told him the upgrade shutters are supposed to last longer because they run at lower speed. I wonder if Leica would make some price adjustment if you wanted the upgrade instead of warranty replacement of the 8000 shutter, or would they want full price for the upgrade...has anybody asked? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyspedden Posted August 24, 2008 Share #11  Posted August 24, 2008 the only place to get it repaired is at Leica. Not even sure Leica USA can do this type of repair.May I ask what were you shooting at 2:30 AM.  Ed  I had an identical problem with my M8 of course while on a vacation trip to Oregon a month ago. The shutter was "destroyed." I sent it off to Leica N.J. where it was repaired. No need to go to Solms. Apparently Leica N.J. is going to be capable of doing all of the M8 upgrades so changing shutters should not be too difficult for them.  Woody Spedden Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyspedden Posted August 24, 2008 Share #12 Â Posted August 24, 2008 It does seem, keeping in mind how few M8 cameras there are compared to Nikons and Canons, and keeping in mind that fewer of the Leicas are in heavy professional use, as if an inordinate number of shutters are self-destructing. A Leica rep told me his boss (Christian) told him the upgrade shutters are supposed to last longer because they run at lower speed. I wonder if Leica would make some price adjustment if you wanted the upgrade instead of warranty replacement of the 8000 shutter, or would they want full price for the upgrade...has anybody asked? Â Problem is that Leica N.J. is not yet ready to do the shutter upgrades so unless you are willing to wait until October you are better off to get a new replacement of the old shutter. Â Woody Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted August 24, 2008 Share #13 Â Posted August 24, 2008 Can only imagine the frustration you are suffering. Hope you've got a substitute to continue your travels with. Â Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted August 24, 2008 Share #14 Â Posted August 24, 2008 Maurizio Can you post how many shutter actuations your camera has on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted August 24, 2008 Share #15 Â Posted August 24, 2008 Maurizio, Â A real 'bummer' as they say. Â Samy's on Fairfax in LA . Tibor is the Leica specialists . He is there on Sundays . Â PeterP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted August 24, 2008 Share #16 Â Posted August 24, 2008 While shooting I've heard a bad metallic sound inside the camera, just the time to remove the lens and I've seen the metallic blades of the shutter horribly broken inside the camera. Oh, that's a very bad story to hear of. Something to be quite frustrated and to ruin your holidays. How come such an accident ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted August 25, 2008 Share #17 Â Posted August 25, 2008 Why should a shutter fail like this? Assuming that there has been no mis-use, is it a design fault or what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted August 25, 2008 Share #18 Â Posted August 25, 2008 Why should a shutter fail like this? Assuming that there has been no mis-use, is it a design fault or what? Â Everything fails, not only those things that have design flaws. There has been other reports of shutter failure. Some have been spontaneous, some from a dropped camera and other that Leica has said was caused by the user, IE sticking something in the shutter blades. Some of the failure have been tears others a blade comes loose or breaks at it connection point. There are pictures of them floating around on this forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted August 25, 2008 Share #19 Â Posted August 25, 2008 Thanks, I'm aware of the other reported failures, and most if not all appear to have been through no obvious cause, they have just happened. If so that would point to a weakness in the design or fault in the manufacturing of said shutters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted August 25, 2008 Share #20 Â Posted August 25, 2008 Thanks, I'm aware of the other reported failures, and most if not all appear to have been through no obvious cause, they have just happened. If so that would point to a weakness in the design or fault in the manufacturing of said shutters. Right but to suspect a design flaw is a liitle early for that. AFAIK Leica did not design the shutter, they more then likely reviewed the specs of it and AFAIK Leica doesn't have anyone from Leica at the factory that is building the shutter to check they are being assembled correctly or with the correct parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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