I have a question about a Leica as a gift. How does the warranty work? Let's say hypothetically someone buys me a brand new M6 or M7 for that matter. If they give it to me with the Passport form blank, can I then fill it out under my name so that I am covered under the Passport warranty?

-- tim (emulsion71@hotmail.com), April 18, 2002

Answers

yes. i have done it.

-- roger michel (michel@tcn.org), April 18, 2002.

Tim,

I'll second what Roger had to say in that it can be done.

If it does prove to be a problem, contact Liz at Leica USA in NJ and talk to her. Nice lady who has been there awhile, and is in charge of registration. 800 number is at their site.

Best,

Jerry

-- Jerome R. Pfile, Jr. (JerryPfile@msn.com), April 18, 2002.

yes, if you have proof of purchase from a US auth dealer

-- pat (modlabs@yahoo.com), April 18, 2002.

What if I buy a M camera from a guy who hasn't registered the passbook warranty although the purchase is a year old or longer?

Can I register the warranty without the original sale invoice? Can I still register, with original sale invoice, even though the purchase was made a year ago?

-- Fred Lee (leefred@cadvision.com), April 18, 2002.

what if the gift giver does not give over the receipt? usually with gifts, it's tacky to include the purchase receipt...

-- tim (emulsion71@hotmail.com), April 18, 2002.

I believe the rule is that registration must occur within 30 days of purchase. As for a gift, the purchaser could register the warranty in the name of the recipient. But questions like this should be directed to Leica USA.

-- Jack Matlock (jfmatlo@attglobal.net), April 18, 2002.