AMR Posted July 11, 2011 Share #221 Posted July 11, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi everyone, I'm new to Leica world . . I bought my M9 2 month ago along with Summilux 50 Asph. Today i took my Leica for a street shoot . . i set the image quality on DNG and started shooting . . @ the 5th frame, the recording red light kept blinking like forever . . I tried to shut it down , no use . . like no use of the shut off dial . . it took maybe 5 minutes then the camera started to work again , , i previewed the photo and it wan't there . . Then i started shooting, and every photo i take, when i preview, i cannot see it . . I formatted the SD card, and still the problem still there . . .. Now i feel like not trusting the M9 . . it crashes easily . . and embarrass you . . Then i was angry like, what a piece of crap is this camera!! My D70 never let me down for more than 7 years , ,never . . until the day it was stolen . . real work horse . . This is 7k$ for god sake, Leica!! Now, anyone faced this problem before? what's the solution? My SD card details: ScanDisk Ultra 15MB/s 16GB SDHC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 Hi AMR, Take a look here My M9 is eating SD cards [MERGED}. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
matlep Posted July 11, 2011 Share #222 Posted July 11, 2011 Are you sure it is Leicas fault and not SanDisks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubs Posted July 11, 2011 Share #223 Posted July 11, 2011 Are you sure it is Leicas fault and not SanDisks? Here we go again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlep Posted July 11, 2011 Share #224 Posted July 11, 2011 Here we go again Well, how many threads do we need on the matter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AMR Posted July 11, 2011 Share #226 Posted July 11, 2011 I thought of the SD card is faulty . . and was planning to buy new one tomorrow. But, hey , , i'm new to all of this . . especially to this forum . . So i need clear help from you guys rather than making fun . . Now , , is this problem frequently happening?!! and is it the card problem? if yes, and i wish so, what kind of card that will not have this problem again! Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted July 11, 2011 Share #227 Posted July 11, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi everyone, I'm new to Leica world . . I bought my M9 2 month ago along with Summilux 50 Asph. Today i took my Leica for a street shoot . . i set the image quality on DNG and started shooting . . @ the 5th frame, the recording red light kept blinking like forever . . I tried to shut it down , no use . . like no use of the shut off dial . . it took maybe 5 minutes then the camera started to work again , , i previewed the photo and it wan't there . . Then i started shooting, and every photo i take, when i preview, i cannot see it . . I formatted the SD card, and still the problem still there . . .. Now i feel like not trusting the M9 . . it crashes easily . . and embarrass you . . Then i was angry like, what a piece of crap is this camera!! My D70 never let me down for more than 7 years , ,never . . until the day it was stolen . . real work horse . . This is 7k$ for god sake, Leica!! Now, anyone faced this problem before? what's the solution? My SD card details: ScanDisk Ultra 15MB/s 16GB SDHC Hi AMR, Welcome to the forum. You may be interested in these threads: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/174378-intermittent-m9-lcd-navigation-malfunction.html http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/187415-m9-1-162-firmware-bug-just.html http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/190113-my-m9-eating-sd-cards.html That should give you a realistic impression of the flavor of the discussion on this topic so far. Best, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubs Posted July 11, 2011 Share #228 Posted July 11, 2011 and these SanDisk Ex Pro 8GB failure in M9 [Page 1]: Leica Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/135136-16gb-sandisk-ultra-sd-cards.html http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/173144-m9-sensitivity-memory-cards.html http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/190113-my-m9-eating-sd-cards.html http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/100131-memory-cards-behaving-erratically-m9.html http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1624185#post1624185 Flickr: Discussing My Leica M9 freezes sometimes! in Leica M9 Significant M9 Problem. - Photo.net Leica and Rangefinders Forum http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/136689-sd-card-failure.html http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/160805-help-m9-sd-card-problems-3.html Problem with the M9?: Leica Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review [Leica] M9 - problem with image transfer - Mail Repository http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/142262-m9-freeze-up-lock-up.html P.S sorry wasent making fun as you will see by the other thread I have had same issues myself. make sure you send an email to Leica to make them aware, as most of us don't and is our only way and hope of finding out anything of use it seems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted July 11, 2011 Share #229 Posted July 11, 2011 Hi scrubs, That's an impressive list. Thanks. I bookmarked it. Now I will read it. Another interesting tidbit: Leica Camera AG - Downloads In M9 FAQ is a Leica recommended memory card list, quote: "Which tpes of memory cards will work with my LEICA M9? In principle, all cards complying with the SD/SDHC specifcations will work. Since this market with its many distributers changes quickly, Leica cannot constantly check the compatibility. The M9's performance is very much based on the card's speed. Therefore, we suggest using the faster types on the list below containing memory cards checked by Leica. Type of card Extrememory 4GB SDHC hama SDHC 4 GB Kingston SDHC 4GB class2 Lexar Professional SDHC 4GB 133x class6 Lexar Professional SDHC 8GB 133x class6 Panasonic SDHC 8GB class6 PNY SDHC 8GB SanDisk Video HD 16GB class4 SanDisk Extreme III SD 2 GB SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 4 GB SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 4GB 30 MB/s SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 8GB 30MB/s SanDisk SDHC 4GB class2 SanDisk SDHC 8GB class2 SanDisk Ultra II 16GB class4 SanDisk Ultra II SDHC 2GB 15 MB/s SanDisk Ultra II SDHC 32GB class4 Toshiba 16GB SDHC class4 Toshiba 4GB SDHC class6 Transcend SDHC 16GB class6 Transcend SDHC 1GB Transcend SDHC 32GB class6 ultron High Speed SD 512MB" I am using only cards from this list. Unfortunately that doesn't seem to matter much. Still problems. Best, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMR Posted July 11, 2011 Share #230 Posted July 11, 2011 Thanx guys , , That's a long list > > I will start reading . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubs Posted July 11, 2011 Share #231 Posted July 11, 2011 A pleasure mate. Also just forwarded that list to Leica in case it is any help for them to determine the problem. I sent another email to them and received this reply today. My colleague Birgitta Mielke had forwarded your eMail last Monday to another colleague from Leica Infoline. I’ve sent a reminder to my colleague to give you support in your case. He’ll answer as soon as possible. Thank you for your patient and your understanding. Mit freundlichen Gruessen / kind regards / Cordialement, Oliver Vogler Leica Camera AG CS-Software Support I will keep you updated on his response. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMR Posted July 11, 2011 Share #232 Posted July 11, 2011 It seems there's no solid solution , , People are following trial and error method , , by replacing different cards , , People are talking about saving DNG+JPEG . . i'm facing problem saving both, DNG or JPEG!!! Leica has no solid answer to this problem . . as i believe the problem is from Leica not the cards . . . cause Nikon and Canon have no problems with cards .. . I'm totally disappointed , , And started to regret buying M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMR Posted July 11, 2011 Share #233 Posted July 11, 2011 Hi scrubs, That's an impressive list. Thanks. I bookmarked it. Now I will read it. Another interesting tidbit: Leica Camera AG - Downloads In M9 FAQ is a Leica recommended memory card list, quote: "Which tpes of memory cards will work with my LEICA M9? In principle, all cards complying with the SD/SDHC specifcations will work. Since this market with its many distributers changes quickly, Leica cannot constantly check the compatibility. The M9's performance is very much based on the card's speed. Therefore, we suggest using the faster types on the list below containing memory cards checked by Leica. Type of card Extrememory 4GB SDHC hama SDHC 4 GB Kingston SDHC 4GB class2 Lexar Professional SDHC 4GB 133x class6 Lexar Professional SDHC 8GB 133x class6 Panasonic SDHC 8GB class6 PNY SDHC 8GB SanDisk Video HD 16GB class4 SanDisk Extreme III SD 2 GB SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 4 GB SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 4GB 30 MB/s SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 8GB 30MB/s SanDisk SDHC 4GB class2 SanDisk SDHC 8GB class2 SanDisk Ultra II 16GB class4 SanDisk Ultra II SDHC 2GB 15 MB/s SanDisk Ultra II SDHC 32GB class4 Toshiba 16GB SDHC class4 Toshiba 4GB SDHC class6 Transcend SDHC 16GB class6 Transcend SDHC 1GB Transcend SDHC 32GB class6 ultron High Speed SD 512MB" I am using only cards from this list. Unfortunately that doesn't seem to matter much. Still problems. Best, K-H. SanDisk Ultra II 16GB class4 this is what i'm using . . Now tomorrow i'll buy another card , , what shall i take? i'm so confused from these threads . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubs Posted July 11, 2011 Share #234 Posted July 11, 2011 for what it is worth, the one that failed on me was an Sandisk SDHC 8GB Extreme Pro 45MB/s at £60 I am now using two no name generic cheapo 4GB that came with the camera from the dealer with no problem and no difference in speed within camera. The Only difference in speed is when transferring files to computer. Also trying 4GB Sandisk extreme 30MB/s with no problems so far, fingers crossed. I would just go for cheapest possible until problem gets sorted - with any luck. Make sure you let Leica know it's our only chance of getting them to do anything about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleanorbrown Posted July 12, 2011 Share #235 Posted July 12, 2011 Same here....I've had quite a few dslr's, point and shoots and medium format digital backs and only my M9 has corrupted 3 different Sandisk extreme Pro 32 gb cards. Eleanor I find it odd that M9 is the only Camera where i have to have these precautions in handling memorycards. I have 2 SLRs and several pointandshooters that have zero problems with memorycards and I can "abuse" the cards as much as i want (switching cards from camera to camera, deleting pictures, etc. )The only camera where I have had any memorycard issues is the M9 and IT has plenty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted July 12, 2011 Share #236 Posted July 12, 2011 I just sent an email on the topic to an acquaintance at Leica US who I thought had a higher position in the company than the customer service and technical support people. Unfortunately, that person's out-of-office reply reads: Hello and thank you for your e-mail. Our office will be closed from Friday, December 24th until Monday, January 3rd. Please bear in mind that it might take a few days, for me to catch-up on my return. Thank you in advance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted July 12, 2011 Share #237 Posted July 12, 2011 Eleanor, I Feel your pain and frustration. I have never had a ‘’bad’’ card in anything including my Leica: ''so something’s going on here but you don’t know what it is-do you, Mr.Jones?’’ One possibility is the fact that phony cards are reaching a high percentage of the market…. I’ve read scary numbers on the percent of phony cards being sold! And there is no outside way to distinguish them from REAL. Not distributors, not dealers and even SanDisk reps have been fooled. Ok, what’s the best chance of getting the real thing? What else, see below: Dear Rip Tragle, Thank you for ordering from SanDisk on July 9, 2011. Please be advised that the following product(s) has/have shipped and your credit card has now been charged. If one or more of the items you ordered are on backorder, they will be shipped to you as soon as they are available under separate cover at no additional shipping cost to you. If we are not able to fill your backorder, you will receive an order cancelation notification. Backordered products are not charged to your credit card until they are shipped to you. Product SKU *Product Name ***************************** Qty Ordered *Qty Shipped *Total Qty Shipped *Amount ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3876587 *****SanDisk Extreme® SDHC™ Card 30MB/s 8GB **** 1 ***********1 ***********1 *****************$109.92 **** Shipping Information Product Name ****************************** Serial Number ***********Tracking Number ********** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SanDisk Extreme® SDHC™ Card 30MB/s 8GB **** None ********************1Z40V6390396591554 (United Parcel Service) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_M Posted July 12, 2011 Share #238 Posted July 12, 2011 Hi everyone, I'm new to Leica world . . I bought my M9 2 month ago along with Summilux 50 Asph. Today i took my Leica for a street shoot . . i set the image quality on DNG and started shooting . . @ the 5th frame, the recording red light kept blinking like forever . . I tried to shut it down , no use . . like no use of the shut off dial . . it took maybe 5 minutes then the camera started to work again , , i previewed the photo and it wan't there . . Then i started shooting, and every photo i take, when i preview, i cannot see it . . I formatted the SD card, and still the problem still there . . .. Now i feel like not trusting the M9 . . it crashes easily . . and embarrass you . . Then i was angry like, what a piece of crap is this camera!! My D70 never let me down for more than 7 years , ,never . . until the day it was stolen . . real work horse . . This is 7k$ for god sake, Leica!! Now, anyone faced this problem before? what's the solution? My SD card details: ScanDisk Ultra 15MB/s 16GB SDHC I also have used a recent vintage 16 MB Ultra Sandisk card and had the same problem. Guess what it had a similar problem at about from 5. Bad card - I think not. Bad source of the card - we must have bought from the same scam artist - NOT. Problem with the M9 software - YA THINK????? Sorry for the sarcasm, but there is a serious issue with the M9 SD card firmware and Leica should address the problem. Read the other posts/threads. I'll post more in one of those other appropriate threads. RM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted July 12, 2011 Share #239 Posted July 12, 2011 Try one of the SD cards that Leica recommends. You might have a fake card. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubs Posted July 12, 2011 Share #240 Posted July 12, 2011 I just sent an email on the topic to an acquaintance at Leica US who I thought had a higher position in the company than the customer service and technical support people. Unfortunately, that person's out-of-office reply reads: hahaha good try anyway ho_co, guess he extended his holiday a little.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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