pibitller Posted February 13, 2016 Share #101 Posted February 13, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) My M9 was delivered on 16.12.2015 Casanova Foto (Barcelona). She came back the 05/02/2016 with the new CCD (firmware 1.204). Perfect service Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ShaunBaker Posted March 1, 2016 Share #102 Posted March 1, 2016 Hi, I recently sent my M9 to Leica NJ for a new sensor replacement due to corrosion. I received my repair estimate in the mail today and saw that I will be receiving new M9-P Body Covering. What does that mean exactly? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 1, 2016 Share #103 Posted March 1, 2016 To replace the sensor the body must be opened. To open the body the body covering must be stripped off and replaced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunBaker Posted March 2, 2016 Share #104 Posted March 2, 2016 Thank you. So the "Body Covering is the leather or the brass casing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted March 2, 2016 Share #105 Posted March 2, 2016 The leather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunBaker Posted March 2, 2016 Share #106 Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogeriozz Posted March 4, 2016 Share #107 Posted March 4, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) My M9 returned from Leica NJ – six months wait. This was the second time I had the sensor replaced. Gladly this time it came with the new one. Unfortunately, the camera returned with a big chunk of dust in the viewfinder. I'll have to send it away again eventually for cleaning that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pibitller Posted March 15, 2016 Share #108 Posted March 15, 2016 It is possible that the new sensor easily saturates the cyan? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2016 Share #109 Posted August 25, 2016 I was wondering if there is way to determine which sensor is present in the M9. I've had the CCD replaced twice, first with the original that also showed signs of corrosion after 6 months and so again in April 2016 which should be with the newly developed sensor (and I was informed by leica that it was). Problem is it looks like the corrosion is back, even on the newly developed sensor so I was hoping there was a way for the camera to report which sensor is fitted before I take it up with Leica direct. Perhaps the second replacement was the old sensor too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmars Posted August 25, 2016 Share #110 Posted August 25, 2016 Look for the firmware version. If it is 1.204 You have the new sensor. Elmar Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted August 25, 2016 Share #111 Posted August 25, 2016 I was wondering if there is way to determine which sensor is present in the M9. I've had the CCD replaced twice, first with the original that also showed signs of corrosion after 6 months and so again in April 2016 which should be with the newly developed sensor (and I was informed by leica that it was). Problem is it looks like the corrosion is back, even on the newly developed sensor so I was hoping there was a way for the camera to report which sensor is fitted before I take it up with Leica direct. Perhaps the second replacement was the old sensor too! Take some photos of a white surface e.g. clean white bathroom tiles and post the images on the forum to obtain opinions as to whether the marks are due to corrosion … or dust / oil particles. dunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted August 25, 2016 Share #112 Posted August 25, 2016 Take some photos of a white surface e.g. clean white bathroom tiles and post the images on the forum to obtain opinions as to whether the marks are due to corrosion … or dust / oil particles. dunk For the M9, I have found my Expodisc white balance device with the lens defocused, closed down and pointed at the sky is an easy way to detect a dirty or corroded M9 sensor. Two or three layers of uncrumpled tissue paper would probably work as well. I must get round to sending in my M9 for its second sensor (it was one of the early ones in Jan 2012 to suffer). I hope Leica still has some of the British Racing Green calf leather to recover it. Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootinglulu Posted August 28, 2016 Share #113 Posted August 28, 2016 It is possible that the new sensor easily saturates the cyan? I preferred the rendering of the old sensor which was warmer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted August 28, 2016 Share #114 Posted August 28, 2016 To replace the sensor the body must be opened. To open the body the body covering must be stripped off and replaced. What a pain in the arse that must be. No wonder it takes as long as it does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted September 1, 2016 Share #115 Posted September 1, 2016 Well its my turn now too. I will organise a pick up and she'll go back for a Rhee sensor, 25k actuationd at present I've recently recovered with lizard embossed leather I wonder if they will cover with something similar ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 1, 2016 Share #116 Posted September 1, 2016 I preferred the rendering of the old sensor which was warmer. I cannot compare these two as the sun was shining in a totally different direction. Anyway, if you want to be absolutely sure make a camera profile for your postprocessing software. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 1, 2016 Share #117 Posted September 1, 2016 Well its my turn now too. I will organise a pick up and she'll go back for a Rhee sensor, 25k actuationd at present I've recently recovered with lizard embossed leather I wonder if they will cover with something similar ? Certainly not Lizard embossed. Ostrich maybe... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 1, 2016 Share #118 Posted September 1, 2016 Certainly not Lizard embossed. Ostrich maybe... You may have to speak very nicely to Andrea! I sent my M9 in for its first sensor replacement in 2012 when I had had it covered in embossed dark blue kid leather (it is steel grey model) and it looked lovely. Leica gave me a choice of their premium leathers to recover. I did not like their blue which was far too bright, so I went for the British Racing Green leather. It is very nice but sadly not as nice as the dark blue kid was. It needs to have the sensor done for a second time, so I assume they will recover with BRG leather again. Wilson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 1, 2016 Share #119 Posted September 1, 2016 Their "Khaki" which is kind of greenish is very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2016 Share #120 Posted September 1, 2016 Look for the firmware version. If it is 1.204 You have the new sensor. Elmar Thanks Elmars, it is! I'll drop it in to Leica here in Singapore and get their opinion if it's corrosion again - really hope not Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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