buying a used M8

[monty]

Hi, i got a few question need some sifu to clarify
1) What to look out when buying a used M8?
2) Is it worth buying a used M8 with warranty?
2) If the RF got problem can bring it back to leica dealer send it for repair or where can i get it repair?

 

[artspraken]

1. check how many shutter actuations. this is like car mileage liddat.

2. if got leica official warranty, should be quite safe. if seller give 'personal warranty', that is not as safe.

3. if got problem, can send to singapore leica office. depending on fault, might send back to Solms. Whether warranty or not, still can send for repair. just that if got warranty, it will not cost.

 

[monty]

if the warranty is registered under the seller and i'm the new owner, i still can bring back to leica sg office for repair?

 

[nex100]

get the seller to unregister the camera so that you can reregister it

 

[monty]

how about buying a used m8 with without papers can get it repair at leica sg office?

 

[NazgulKing]

how about buying a used m8 with without papers can get it repair at leica sg office?

I would imagine they would take it in if you can pay for it.

 

[magicianhisoka]

Hi, i got a few question need some sifu to clarify
1) What to look out when buying a used M8?
2) Is it worth buying a used M8 with warranty?
2) If the RF got problem can bring it back to leica dealer send it for repair or where can i get it repair?

1) probably the body condition, look out for the common problems (red line and coffee stain) as well as shutter count. not much different from buying any camera. stick on a lens and do test shots to check if there's fungus or any other funky stuff growing on it.
2) depends on how much of a risk you're willing to take. though i generally see that most M8s do not have warranty. short of those given by the shop like benphoto.
3) it'll be sent to solms for repair. they'll help you send it in.

 

[monty]

get the seller to unregister the camera so that you can reregister it

can elaborate it?