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M9 delamination survey


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Since no one really knows the extent of this problem, let's do our own LUF micro survey.

 

Did your camera suffer from delamination? Just type yes or no.

 

Below the answer, please give further information, like the model (M9, MM, ME) and any additional info you want to give but please keep it simple and factual.

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Yes.

 

Twice so far. Bought my M9P new in April 2012. By February 2013, it exhibited no less than 50 - 60 sensor spots. Sent to Leica NJ, who replaced the sensor under warranty.

 

Camera is again exhibiting numerous delamination spots. Second time in two years.

 

Neither sensor was ever wet cleaned, only with a Rocket Blower. I do live in Puerto Rico, which is fairly humid year round, which may have had an impact.

 

Antonio

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M9P. Bought the last of them whenever that was, Sept 2012 ? No spots so far. Wet cleaned with Eclipse one or two times. Live in northern Illinois in home with A/C. I have done the Rocket blower a few times also, & the wet was only to clean up what the what the blower or brush will not get. Probably will buy a gel stick soon, one for Leica, one for Nikons.

 

I have started to use the self clean feature on all the Nikons. Careful lens changing with clean lenses & clean rear caps stops 99% of the problems. Pros in a hurry can not afford to be so careful.

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Would be more meaningful if mods instigated a proper poll including SN ranges for each camera model and numbers of times sensor replaced i.e. Zero, 1 , 2 … and if camera replaced under PX scheme … and if user lives e.g. in humid climate. SN range equates to age regardless of whether purchased new or s/h or ex demo. By ascertaining total numbers of 'Zero', '1' and '2' … and comparing to the overall sample total, the % failure for say 250 cameras (if 250 replies) could be estimated.

 

Currently we can only assume it's a 'not insignificant' problem.

 

dunk

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Yes. Purchased 9-09-2009.

 

Started to show problem 2 years ago during US visit when Leica dealer couldn't clean it. Future attempts unsuccessful. Put off sending it to Leica when I read sensor replacements were gratis, wanted to keep using the camera. Waiting to see how all this shakes down.

 

Bob.

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M9 bought second hand mid-2012 (upgrade January 2014 to M9-P LCD): No

Was used in Germany and amongst other places Bangladesh, China (i.e. Sichuan), Burma and Thailand; almost always kept in leather half case with a lens attached

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M9-P - purchased June 2011, traded in against an M Monichrom in August 2012. No problems experienced.

 

M Monochrom - bought new in August 2012. Used heavily in various climates, but mostly in Scotland. Still going strong. Sensor has only been cleaned once, in September 2013. No problems, no de-lamination so far.

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