[Leica] further trouble in the R-D1 paradise---factory field testing?

[wrs111445 at yahoo.com (Bill Smith)]

Makes one wonder if they they do any factory field testing at all--or if the 
hyper-speed changing market/ competition just doesn't allow anymore. What a 
pity if that's the case.

Joseph Yao <joseph@yao.com> wrote:This was my fear when I heard Epson was to 
replace your R-D1. Recently I
supplied a LUGger in the US with a new R-D1 and I had to reject four cameras
before I found one that had perfect rangefinder/focusing. This is very time
consuming since it takes hours to check the rangefinder thoroughly.

I understand this is a QC issue and many cameras do not leave the factory
with the rangefinder properly calibrated.

If you have an R-D1 that focuses perfectly, stick to it and never let Epson
replace it should it develop an unrelated problem.

Joseph


on 22/2/05 10:28 am, Richard at richard-lists@imagecraft.com wrote:

> The replacement has a problem with RF focusing. It is off when focusing the
> 50/1.4ASPH at 1.4. I had no problem with the first camera :-( I will need
> to call them tomorrow. Sigh.
> 
> No, this definitely does not bode well for the camera. So for the fence
> sitters, just another data point.
> 
> // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please
> use richard at imagecraft.com)
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