Annibale G. Posted January 11, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 11, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) My M7 came back to me on Friday from Solms after 50 days. The automatic frame counter was stucked; I've put a film inside today and on the second frame everything's blocked: shutter release button, wind lever. I have to start a photographic work on Tuesday, I've already written to Leica. I'm very upset about this . I choose Leica and M system for the reliability they have. What I have to do now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rsh Posted January 12, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 12, 2009 Buy a second body and send the M7 back to Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enboe Posted January 12, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 12, 2009 I'm sorry to hear of the malfunction. As a last effort, please try the following: 1) Remove all film using the normal procedure. 2) Attempt a wind once the film is out and the bottom is off. 3) Set the shutter to 1/60 or 1/125, the mechanical speeds. Try to fire the shutter at those speeds. If any of the above works, try a set of brand new batteries and see if things clear up. Once you get the bugs sorted out, the M7 is a very likeable machine. I had to send mine back twice for DX reader problems. Their post-repair checkout procedure for this model leaves something to be desired. Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted January 12, 2009 I've already done all the procedures above, more than once. It's still blocked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted January 12, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 12, 2009 That´s too bad, I´am feeling sorry for you ! Hope you have a backup- camera somewhere. All hints I also would have followed have been given above. There is nothing more to do but sending it in again. Before packing, give the thing some (small) slaps to show your anger. Perhaps some curtains are tangled ... Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted January 12, 2009 Share #6 Posted January 12, 2009 sorry to hear about this...exactly the same thing happened to a friend of mind when he started his vacation in Lapland:( Also here his only option was to send it in to be fixed, I do not know what the failure was but the symptoms were as you describe. It must be extremely frustrating...good luck anyway. andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 12, 2009 Share #7 Posted January 12, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Maybe I won't bother having my DX reader swapped out under warranty after all... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwge Posted January 12, 2009 Share #8 Posted January 12, 2009 I have to pick mine up, having had the MP finder installed. I'm a little nervous now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted January 12, 2009 Share #9 Posted January 12, 2009 Back from the day release program Rob? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdemas Posted January 12, 2009 Share #10 Posted January 12, 2009 Annibale, Have you tried moving the "lock" mechanism on and off a few times? Kent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted January 12, 2009 Yes, all dane. I've sent four mail to Solms yesterday evening. I haven't get any reply yet, very angry about that. I thought they've got a good service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 12, 2009 Share #12 Posted January 12, 2009 You won't get a response by email for a day or two. You are much better off using the telephone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photon42 Posted January 12, 2009 Share #13 Posted January 12, 2009 Maybe I won't bother having my DX reader swapped out under warranty after all... Real men don't use DX anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 12, 2009 Share #14 Posted January 12, 2009 Yes, but the DX reader problem is probably related to the hunting meter problem... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted January 12, 2009 thanks andy. I'll call tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun Posted January 13, 2009 Share #16 Posted January 13, 2009 Annibale -- No consolation, I know, but I had severe problems with my M7 -- all related to the malfunctioning DX reader, but also an undiscovered circuit board fault. While in my case it didn't result in a shutter lock-up, I suspect that a malfunctioning circuit board could cause this...possibly, and that replacement of the faulty circuitry will fix it. But I'm afraid none of this means that you'll get a fast or 'special' turnaround from Leica servicing -- I was in the same situation and it prompted me to buy a back-up M6TTL, which I have never regretted. My M7, btw, after having both the DX and circuit board problem fixed (and the finder upgraded free of charge) has performed flawlessly. There doesn't seem to be any real alternative other than a back-up body, however.... regards -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share #17 Posted January 13, 2009 I hope mine will be good again and forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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