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The Leica R system was relatively successful and ran for more than 40 years prior to Leica discontinuing the system. In 2009, Leica decided that they could no longer continue 2 FF systems, the M and the R and compete with Canon, Nikon, and the Japanese SLR manufactures. Prior to the discontinuation of the R system, Leica announced the S2 the new medium format S system. Many of us felt this was an error. Now in 2016 Leica has now introduced the new SL as the system to really carry on as a real R solution (digital R the first real digital camera after the discontinuation of the Leica DMR which could be used with the Leica R8 and R9 camera bodies) to the the discontiued Leica R system. Unfortuantely the new SL is estremely expensive though it accepts with adapter the M, R, S2, and the T and AF L lenses which will be introduced slowly.
As to the success of the R cameras some were more less prone to electronic issues including the R4S, R4SP, R6, R6.2, R8, and R9. The lenses are outstanding for many of the optics even today. I have used Leica R cameras and lenses since 1984 still have my R4SP, R7, and R8 though I have not used them since 2008 and 15 R lenses.
Leica Camera USA continues to support the repair of the R cameras and lenses. Though it is expensive for their service, they are the only official repair for Leica cameras in North America. They maintained my R cameras until 2009 and I am not sure as to having issues with parts for the cameras. They have continued to service my R lenses to today.
Rich
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