chris_tribble Posted July 21, 2012 Share #1 Â Posted July 21, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) My original 9/9/09 M9 is nearly 3 years in to its working life and has 17347 actuations. Anyone out there with a sense of when / if CLA is worth thinking about, or do most work on the basis that if it ain't broke, why try to fix it? Â At the moment, the body's a bit tatty, but I've always had a GLS screen protector so no functional problems on the externals. Also, in terms of functionality the focus is spot on and FW 1.176 has done me fine with 8GB SD cards (I have no plans to run larger cards than that - reminder, must stockpile a few of these!). I have occasional thoughts about doing an M9-P upgrade and combining it with the CLA - but I can't quite bring myself to spend the money on something that's entirely cosmetic. Also, as I'm not lusting after an M10 (OK - maybe I'll feel different when it's actually on sale and I suddenly feel a burning need for live view and focus confirm with my 135...) - so for now I see the 2 M9s as my core photographic system. Â So - anyone with experience of this with thoughts / reflections? Â Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted July 21, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted July 21, 2012 I would not bother if it is ok. The cosmetic difference of the upgrade would increase its secondhand value but that would diminish with every scratch. BrianP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 21, 2012 Share #3 Â Posted July 21, 2012 Well, the upgrade is not quite cosmetic, it adds a sapphire screen and a year's guaranty, both useful for somebody who considers using the camera for quite a while longer. It makes more sense than just a CLA, as there is not that much to CLA unlike a film M with its shutter mechanism etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted July 21, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted July 21, 2012 If the camera is not broken or functioning non-nominally I wouldn't do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted July 21, 2012 Share #5 Â Posted July 21, 2012 If it ain't broke don't fix it. I would wait and see what happens in a couple of months before spending unnecessary money but it's just me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotolebrocq Posted July 21, 2012 Share #6 Â Posted July 21, 2012 I went for the upgrade in December, just as my M9 approached it's second birthday. It was away four weeks and came back as a brand spanking new looking camera. Absolutely recommended to 'refresh' your M9 for what for Leica is a pretty modest sum. Â Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted July 21, 2012 Share #7  Posted July 21, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Icame back as a brand spanking new looking camera. Absolutely recommended to 'refresh' your M9 for what for Leica is a pretty modest sum  But why? Just so that it can look new again? I don't understand such advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 21, 2012 Share #8 Â Posted July 21, 2012 ....and there's always the risk that your camera returns to you with some fault that wasn't there previously, seems to happen now and then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted July 21, 2012 Share #9 Â Posted July 21, 2012 CLA ? Â I have never heard of this acronym ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted July 21, 2012 Share #10 Â Posted July 21, 2012 Dante Stella | That Leica CLA culture Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted July 21, 2012 Share #11  Posted July 21, 2012 CLA ? I have never heard of this acronym ?  Really?  Clean Lube Adjust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted July 21, 2012 Share #12  Posted July 21, 2012 Tks, nope that one escaped me  A service then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted July 21, 2012 Share #13 Â Posted July 21, 2012 As linked in post #10, the CLA culture is another Leica fetish. If it ain't broke don't fix it, and if it ever does need to go into Leica service for a genuine problem think about the upgrade then. I'm not so sure about the idea that the camera comes back 'like a completely new camera', the shutter actuations aren't put back to zero, and the main mecahnical bits aren't replaced. So think of it more like an old lady that has just had a face lift, a fake tan, and bought some new diamante sunglasses to impress her toyboy, but what is underneath the shell suit is still the same. Â Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 21, 2012 Share #14 Â Posted July 21, 2012 But why? Just so that it can look new again? I don't understand such advice.I do - I plan to keep mine for quite some time, so I changed it in to shiny new chrome, which was what I wanted in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 21, 2012 Share #15  Posted July 21, 2012 A service then  AST  Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotolebrocq Posted July 21, 2012 Share #16 Â Posted July 21, 2012 ....and there's always the risk that your camera returns to you with some fault that wasn't there previously, seems to happen now and then! Â Yes I understand that - but in my case it came back better. The rear wheel was always a little stiff when zooming in but now is silky smooth. And like Jaap I always wanted a chrome finish and I never intend to sell it. I like the "old lady facelift" jibe but I prefer to liken it to re-spraying an old DB5 - it's the same car just looks a lot better. Â Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriceman Posted July 21, 2012 Share #17  Posted July 21, 2012 As linked in post #10, the CLA culture is another Leica fetish. If it ain't broke don't fix it, and if it ever does need to go into Leica service for a genuine problem think about the upgrade then. I'm not so sure about the idea that the camera comes back 'like a completely new camera', the shutter actuations aren't put back to zero, and the main mecahnical bits aren't replaced. So think of it more like an old lady that has just had a face lift, a fake tan, and bought some new diamante sunglasses to impress her toyboy, but what is underneath the shell suit is still the same. Steve  +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted July 21, 2012 Share #18 Â Posted July 21, 2012 so I changed it in to shiny new chrome, which was what I wanted in the first place. Â Just so I understand what Solms can do when one sends in a camera - they can "repaint" (for lack of a better word) it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpalme Posted July 21, 2012 Share #19 Â Posted July 21, 2012 I don't see the point. Unless its really ugly and you want it to be pretty. Usually if you don't let warranties expire you can purchase third party extensions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share #20 Â Posted July 21, 2012 In my case if I do send it in it would be to convert both to a black chrome body (as with the M9M). I think this is going to be possible once the M9M is more widely available - otherwise I wouldn't bother. The sapphire crystal is nice, but not an issue for me, but I've never liked either the black paint or the grey paint. Â I like the fake tan analogy - but I also have in mind the rebuild / re-enamel I had done on my 30 year old touring bike (Condor). I kept my well used big rivet Brooke's saddle, but was really pleased with the look and feel of the reconditioned bike... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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