Is the M9 sensor problem not on the M-E?

[HenrikP]

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Hi all,

 

As I know, the Leica M-E is a M9 in other cloth! So I guess that it has the same sensor problem as the M9, but a german dealer told me, that it was a sole M9 problem! Is that right?

 

Regards Henrik

 

 

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[jaapv]

The batch of sensors that was particularly affected by cracks was built into M9 cameras. As for corrosion, the ME cameras are in general newer.

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[HenrikP]

The batch of sensors that was particularly affected by cracks was built into M9 cameras. As for corrosion, the ME cameras are in general newer.

Excellent news

Edited May 31, 2016 by HenrikP

[eujin]

Excellent news

 

The corrosion issue affects M-E cameras as well. I have a friend who has his M-E in for sensor replacement as we speak. The cracking sensor issue is different and those were mostly confined to early production M9 bodies. 

[alan c. davis]

I bought a new M-E in 2013 and had to send it in for sensor replacement in April last year, not for the oft mentioned corrosion problem but for cracking. 

[HenrikP]

That is bad news, have just ordred a new m-e (the last one at the dealer). Hope it is not a problem model.

 

 

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[Denys]

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Yes - I am not surprised to read that an M-E sensor can be corroded. My M9-P, manufactured in 2012 - four years after production started of the M9 - had to be returned to Germany for a replacement sensor in March 2015. That sensor was a first generation one, same as in the camera. That sensor itself had to be replaced in Febraury 2016, now with a second generation one. It seems likely that whatever the design / manufacturing defect that cursed some of the first generation sensors it was present throughout its production lifetime.

I would not be worried about the sensor in your M-E, however, since Leica has promised a free upgrade to a second generation sensor if corrosion develops. It could be argued that finding corrosion sooner rather than later means a timely upgrade to a worry free (?) sensor!

[azuled]

My M-E developed the corrosion issue after only 18 months of ownership.  

 

It absolutly can develop the corrosion issue.  I think that in the long term all m9 (m9, m9p, me, mm1) series sensors will develop the issue and need replacement. 

[asiafish]

My M-E sensor was replaced last year with original (old) type. So far no issues, and not worried.

[james.liam]

My M-E sensor was replaced last year with original (old) type. So far no issues, and not worried.

 

Time wounds all heals.

[Guest JMF]

My MM bought new in 2014 is now showing corrosion. 

[MRTEE]

My M-E had its sensor replaced 6months ago. Four week turn around. I wouldn't worry about. Enjoy your new camera,last in line of a great camera model from Leica. Tony.