Minilux Error 02 Fix

[karlin]

Just saw this on the bay.
does anyone know something about this guy?
experience ?

no connection to seller

maybe this is a solution to the many ill cameras?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-Minil...2-error-fix-/301746638840?hash=item4641804ff8

 

[sevo]

Usually, E02 means the ribbon cable between lens and body has broken - that is a part that can be manufactured in modest numbers, and which is trivial to replace. Some years ago there was somebody in China who offered a repair for 70€ including shipping.

If you are out of luck, the shutter failed for some other reason, and nothing will fix it now that Leitz has no more spare lens modules...

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

What I find amazing is that private enterprise can sort out the parts and the work but ...

And it wasn't a cheap camera, when new or second-hand.

Regards, David

 

[jamin-b]

Sounds tempting, but I'd be concerned about a scam. You've declared the camera at a lower value, and if the "repairer" refuse to send back your camera, your recourse from eBay would be what exactly in this case? I don't know that this merchant is or isn't honest, but I'm not sending my broken Minilux just yet...

 

[Monochrom]

Hi, does anyone has experience with this seller? I looked his feedback and there was no record about these repairs.

On the other hand i found another seller who offered cable replacements, i bought one for a minilux, I asked him for a CM cable and told me he was able to produce it.

I have a CM and my local repair workshop has been trying to get it back from zombieland for more than a year. My tech made a "new" cable.
So i haven´t asked the seller to make the CM until my tech run out of ideas or patience.

🙂

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

Cameras and a lot of other things going back for repair are called temporary imports. The customs form should be marked "Damaged whatever being returned for repair" and then when repaired it can be declared as "Repair to whatever". It pays to call them film cameras as I think the rates are different, but might not be these days.

Regards, David

 

[karlin]

Sounds tempting, but I'd be concerned about a scam. You've declared the camera at a lower value, and if the "repairer" refuse to send back your camera, your recourse from eBay would be what exactly in this case? I don't know that this merchant is or isn't honest, but I'm not sending my broken Minilux just yet...

The seller has very good record. I doubt someone will take a risk and get broken cameras for a spam. weird isn't it?

 

[David Hughes]

The seller has very good record. I doubt someone will take a risk and get broken cameras for a spam. weird isn't it?

Hi,

Exactly, what's the point of a scam that nets you a few damaged or broken cameras that no one will touch as the "Error 02" makes them useless: until now, perhaps?

Regards, David

 

[David Hughes]

And another thing

And another thing

Hi,

It's a funny sort of scam that gives you the scammer's name and address for sending the camera. Also ebay and PayPal give some sort of guarantee don't they?

Regards, David

 

[karlin]

Hi,

It's a funny sort of scam that gives you the scammer's name and address for sending the camera. Also ebay and PayPal give some sort of guarantee don't they?

Regards, David

🙂
I think asking to send the camera as less than 100$ is correct, as a broken piece this is a reasonable price.
but we have to wait someone who will actually do this fix to his minilux.

no connection to seller

Ophir

 

[jamin-b]

So, nobody's done this yet? I checked again and don't see any feedback that appears to relate to a repair, rather than a sale...

 

[harryjiang]

i am looking for a e02 minilux for parts (WITH MINT LENS). Anyone here has one for sell?

 

[richard_l]

Hi,

What I find amazing is that private enterprise can sort out the parts and the work but ...

And it wasn't a cheap camera, when new or second-hand.

Regards, David

And it was worth every penny......as long as it worked. Mine had the E02 error and was fixed under warranty, but then it was stolen in a burglary.
I waited several years for a fixed prime lens digital to replace it (most were zooms), and I finally found a worthy replacement in the Leica X2. However, I still miss the Minilux.

 

[jamin-b]

i am looking for a e02 minilux for parts (WITH MINT LENS). Anyone here has one for sell?

I have one and am wavering in sending this to the Ukraine for the repair job. I ssent an email to the Oporto shop reputed to do the repair and had no response.

How much would you be willing to pay for this?

 

[jamin-b]

As posted on another thread, I was encouraged by recent positive feedback on another forum to go ahead and send my camera for repair to a repairman in Porto, portugal. the service was exemplary, quick and no issues! Now I have a like new Minilux in hand again!

UPDATED DETAILS FOR THE REPAIR SERVICE:

Pedro Dolores
Rua Dom Jeronimo de Azevedo 470 4º Andar Casa 41
4250-238 Porto
Portugal
Email ; leicareparacao@gmail.com

cameras he repairs:

Leica minilux
Leica Minilux Zoom
Leica CM

Ricoh R1
Ricoh GR1

 

[Tsai]

As posted on another thread, I was encouraged by recent positive feedback on another forum to go ahead and send my camera for repair to a repairman in Porto, portugal. the service was exemplary, quick and no issues! Now I have a like new Minilux in hand again!

UPDATED DETAILS FOR THE REPAIR SERVICE:

Pedro Dolores
Rua Dom Jeronimo de Azevedo 470 4º Andar Casa 41
4250-238 Porto
Portugal
Email ; leicareparacao@gmail.com

cameras he repairs:

Leica minilux
Leica Minilux Zoom
Leica CM

Ricoh R1
Ricoh GR1

This man is a legend. One of the deciding factors for me getting a CM.