250swb Posted January 7, 2012 Share #21 Posted January 7, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Got a question I downloaded this to my Imac but do not know how to get this to open? It comes up on the screen but every time I put my sd card into the computer it opens in iphoto.Dumb as- me needs some help. Please Jan If you can't get that to open the Unique Image ID that you need for the shutter actuations is displayed in the EXIF information viewable in Adobe Bridge, then all you need is to Google a hexadecimal converter. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Hi 250swb, Take a look here Most Shutter Actuations on an M9. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
*j-w-m* Posted January 7, 2012 Share #22 Posted January 7, 2012 Got a question I downloaded this to my Imac but do not know how to get this to open? It comes up on the screen but every time I put my sd card into the computer it opens in iphoto. If you want to change the default application for opening a certain file type (globally, not just for one instance): > click on one of the file icons in a finder window > click command-i > look for the arrow next to Open With and twirl it open > change the popup menu to the application you want as default > then hit the Change All... button underneath that and confirm Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted January 7, 2012 Share #23 Posted January 7, 2012 I just logged in with a question about actuation's and saw this post- I might take a little detour and ask if anyone can tell me how many shots my M9 has managed over the last 18 months? I am pretty certain it isn't any record... I just can find the data in LR?? here is an image- can an expert please tell me: You can also use this program. It's nice to use: M9Info E Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted January 7, 2012 Share #24 Posted January 7, 2012 You can also use this program. It's nice to use: M9Info E Thats the one I am trying to get to work, Loaded it got it in the dock. But can't get the sd icon to go in there. Card also comes up as no name on the computer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted January 7, 2012 Share #25 Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Thats the one I am trying to get to work, Loaded it got it in the dock. But can't get the sd icon to go in there. Card also comes up as no name on the computer. If the M9 symbol is on the dock, just doubleclic on the symbol. Then an empty " card " show itself on the desktop. Drag a DNG from you M9 files into the " card " it will everything you want to know. Edited January 7, 2012 by Paulus Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted January 7, 2012 Share #26 Posted January 7, 2012 If the M9 symbol is on the dock, just doubleclic on the symbol. Then an empty " card " show itself on the desktop. Place a DNG from you M9 files into the " card " it will everything you want to know. It looks like this: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/166108-most-shutter-actuations-on-an-m9/?do=findComment&comment=1891041'>More sharing options...
Paulus Posted January 7, 2012 Share #27 Posted January 7, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thats the one I am trying to get to work, Loaded it got it in the dock. But can't get the sd icon to go in there. Card also comes up as no name on the computer. You can't get a sd icon in there, only a DNG. Jpeg doesn't work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted January 9, 2012 Share #28 Posted January 9, 2012 You can't get a sd icon in there, only a DNG. Jpeg doesn't work. Thank You. I was shooting jpeg.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted January 9, 2012 Share #29 Posted January 9, 2012 Well very interesting, I was wondering if my friend had used my camera while he had it ( I needed a loan ) well answer was no camera only has 227 shutter actuations on it. Time for me to start using it and do the film ware upgrades. Heck the warranty is long expired. Got this thing when it first came out then my job shut down and well my pension just didn't cut it. Any way things are looking up thanks to all for teaching me how to use the M9 program. Thanks for everyones help. CHEERS and Happy New Year to all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanoops Posted February 10, 2012 Share #30 Posted February 10, 2012 but still.. has anybody more than 100k whitout shutter or CCD fault ? or more than ..50k, 60k... just wonder how long will survive in normal use an M9 whitout major faults.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 10, 2012 Share #31 Posted February 10, 2012 I don't know how many shots a typical amateur user shoots per year, but if it's 10,000, then your 100,000 threshold is going to give you 10 years at that rate ( <- truism) In this scenario, you're probably going to have bought a new camera by then. An M is for life. But only if you put film into it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanoops Posted February 10, 2012 Share #32 Posted February 10, 2012 Thank's Andy, I use to have IIIF, M3, M4, M6, MPs and I know how strong they are built.. I just wonder if someone use very hard an M9 , let's say 30-40k / year or more, wich not unusual in professional photography .. So it could be interesting to post how many actuations one have.. for example I have 17k on a 2009 m9.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 10, 2012 Share #33 Posted February 10, 2012 I'm sure that there are M9s with >100k shots, given that they have been around for more than two years now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanoops Posted February 11, 2012 Share #34 Posted February 11, 2012 Let's see.... is there anybody with 40.. 50.. 70..100k actuations ? trouble free ? it could be an good way to find the Achiles hell of the m9 . other tha sd card read/write. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bybrett Posted February 12, 2012 Share #35 Posted February 12, 2012 My M9 has 45,000 never been serviced. Thorsten's must now be approaching 100,000 and has had some replacement parts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 13, 2012 Share #36 Posted February 13, 2012 Let's see.... is there anybody with 40.. 50.. 70..100k actuations ? trouble free ? it could be an good way to find the Achiles hell of the m9 . other tha sd card read/write.Why should it be an Achilles heel?:confused:Leica has a Copal shutter, like Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, etc.... And it is rather quiet on the SD front nowadays, since Leica and Sandisk sorted their differences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanoops Posted February 14, 2012 Share #37 Posted February 14, 2012 Thank you Jaapv for the answer. I think every system has an week point.. That could be , in case of an digital photocamera, the shutter or the sensor and the electronics inside..and so on.. I was just curious to heare about someone who run am M9 ( or even M8) for long term and with heavy use.. I think 100k actuations it's not much for an Leica. If I remeber well the mechanical shutter of an M3 could run problems free for some 400k actuations.. I know it's a different story.. but if an M9 could be used for 150-200k ? not sure about, but hope so -) Nobody in the forum has take over 100k ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalpowershot Posted February 14, 2012 Share #38 Posted February 14, 2012 It also depends how you are using your camera. With Canon pro you can spray and pray at 8-10fps. The shutter is tested for at least ard 400.000 actuations I think. The M9 shutter should last even longer, since you are barely using it in continuous mode (at the absurd speed of 2fps?!? )) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandetech Posted May 14, 2013 Share #39 Posted May 14, 2013 People here in Hong Kong consider any Leica M9/M9-P to be heavy used for actuations over 15k, and it affects its reselling value significantly, silly enough? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlehrer Posted May 14, 2013 Share #40 Posted May 14, 2013 Over the past 3 years here we have seen many M9 cameras come through the shop for sale in our used department, some with 500 shots on the shutter, and some with 50,000. At the moment, I have an M9 for sale with a bit over 40,000 shots on it. I've only ever had to have one M9's shutter replaced (out of many hundreds of cameras that I've handled), and that was an M9-P with only 1,000 shots on it that was dropped by the owner. I think users place too much emphasis on M9 actuations when purchasing a camera. I know many of my customers are using cameras with over 50,000 shots on them and are still going strong. What's more important that the shot count when purchasing a used M9 is knowing how the previous owner treated the camera - ask about any drops or impacts, and if they cleaned the sensor themselves or had a professional do it. Whenever we take a used M9 on trade-in, the first thing I do is send it to Leica USA for a cleaning and checkup. The main issues I see are out-of-calibration rangefinders, dirty or scratched sensors, and dented bottom plates. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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