londonarthur Posted May 14, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 14, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) My 3 year old M9P has to go back to Solmes for sensor replacement. Spots on the coating that cannot be removed by cleaning. Expected to take 3 months :-( Leica will do it for free under their "goodwill programme" :-). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ulrik Posted May 14, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 14, 2014 They have just moved to Wetzlar which is also a reason for somewhat longer repair times. Look at their webpage for the new adress. It took 7 weeks to have the rangefinder of my M9 adjusted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yossarian123 Posted May 14, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 14, 2014 My M9 was received by Leica NJ last Tuesday for the same issue. They are expecting to have it done by June 3. BTW, my M9 has been out of warranty for at least 2 years but they're replacing the shutter, sensor, and giving it a CLA for free (their goodwill program). Awesome job Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted May 14, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 14, 2014 Same here and I echo the sentiments. I will say, though, that the "new" sensor I rec'd wasn't spot free and had so many that I could actually see them in the LCD screen on the camera. I schlepped to NJ at 7am one morning and Bill had the sensor wiped within a few minutes. Still not 100% perfect; but such is life with Digital! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeraash Posted May 15, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 15, 2014 Hi londonarthur, I'm curious whether Leica will charge you or not. Heard that Leica Singapore is now starting to charge around 2300usd for a defective sensor change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 15, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 15, 2014 My 3 year old M9P has to go back to Solmes for sensor replacement. Spots on the coating that cannot be removed by cleaning. Expected to take 3 months :-(Leica will do it for free under their "goodwill programme" :-). . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrisRose Posted May 15, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 15, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Mine went back for a pretty similar issue, it took around the same time, but Leica Mayfair supplied me with a loaner M9 indefinitely until mine was repaired. They were waiting for a batch of sensors to come in, once it did, the fix was done in a couple of weeks. No cost, like new! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafster Posted May 16, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 16, 2014 Hi londonarthur, I'm curious whether Leica will charge you or not. Heard that Leica Singapore is now starting to charge around 2300usd for a defective sensor change. I just send in my M9P to Leica Singapore for sensor replacement. By next week I will receive some update on the repair duration. Up front I have been told it will take at least 3 months. I have read many threads about sensor replacement and mostly are free of charge. And I will bypass Leica Singapore to seek justification directly from Solm if there is any ridiculous charge. Is just not fair why some need to pay and some are FOC. If I have to pay 2300usd, I will rather shelf my M9P and mark the end of my Leica M usage. Meanwhile I am looking for another system to use M lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted May 18, 2014 Share #9 Posted May 18, 2014 I just send in my M9P to Leica Singapore for sensor replacement. By next week I will receive some update on the repair duration. Up front I have been told it will take at least 3 months. I have read many threads about sensor replacement and mostly are free of charge. And I will bypass Leica Singapore to seek justification directly from Solm if there is any ridiculous charge. Is just not fair why some need to pay and some are FOC. If I have to pay 2300usd, I will rather shelf my M9P and mark the end of my Leica M usage. Meanwhile I am looking for another system to use M lenses. Don't look at the Sony a7 for that. Was sorely disappointed. Ricoh GXR? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafster Posted May 19, 2014 Share #10 Posted May 19, 2014 Don't look at the Sony a7 for that. Was sorely disappointed. Ricoh GXR? Few weeks ago I started to look for a used GXR, but tough luck. And no surprise that local shops here no longer have any in stock. I can bring in from overseas, but am put off by the total cost. I mainly use 50mm lux and 28 cron. Based on many report, 50 lux is still useable on A7. 28 cron receive mixed review. Whichever the case, I don't expect A7 to bring out the full potential of Leica M lenses and it won't replace M9. Both A7 and M9 handling are just different. But I might still give A7 a go just to test it for myself and see if I like it. For price reason, I have no intention to get any used M9 or new M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbl Posted May 19, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 19, 2014 They generally do a pretty good job, I've had three repairs go awry in one way or another. Although now that I think about it, only two repairs didn't require another repair trip. . My major thing is I wish their turnaround time were quicker. Canon repair is unbelievably quick. I get that they're not Canon, but it's a high end product and them being a bit better on the service side would be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted May 21, 2014 Share #12 Posted May 21, 2014 I had a sensor replace a year ago. I live in the UK, It took 3 months. I think that's standard I'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friedeye Posted May 21, 2014 Share #13 Posted May 21, 2014 Curious about the spots on the sensor glass that can't be removed by cleaning. Did they just appear? Did you regularly clean your sensor? I've read (I think on this board) that, if you leave dust on your sensor - particularly the oily, sticky kind that require a wet clean to get rid of - eventually, you won't be able to get them off, and thus require sensor replacement. The takeaway for me is: check and clean your sensor regularly - even if you feel you're risking cracking the cover (which, if you're careful, will rarely happen). The worst case is that you'll have to send it to NJ or Solms for a sensor replacement. Or... don't clean your sensor regularly and be virtually guaranteed you'll be sending it to NJ or Solms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibelieve Posted May 22, 2014 Share #14 Posted May 22, 2014 Which I could get my sensor replacement for free (I couldn't tell if I had a small scratch or spot - it wouldn't come off) - I sent in to NJ -- they sent to Solms and the estimate I recently received back was for $2000.00 -- I had to give them a credit card number to start the processes. I had my M9 upgraded to a P in 2011. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafster Posted May 24, 2014 Share #15 Posted May 24, 2014 Update. I was informed that my M9-P will be repaired based on goodwill. Great. However the repair will only start in mid August due to shortage of sensor. By estimation, the earliest I will get back my M9-P is Dec 14. I didn't expect to have to wait for 6 months, or more. I'm not sure how much more longer will they able to produce the CCD sensor. I'm not optimistic when it comes to digital device. Moving forward, I see this as a good time to try out other system. The last time I hold a dslr is 2.5 years ago, and new to mirrorless. I need something that is of similar size and weight to M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibelieve Posted May 24, 2014 Share #16 Posted May 24, 2014 I wonder if your repair turnaround estimate is due to "no charge" -- my estimate, at 2050 USD, shows 3-4 weeks. Frankly, I could happily wait longer if it meant "no charge" I plan on keeping my M9 for a long time (barring any breakdowns which can't be repaired in the future). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafster Posted May 24, 2014 Share #17 Posted May 24, 2014 I wonder if your repair turnaround estimate is due to "no charge" -- my estimate, at 2050 USD, shows 3-4 weeks. Frankly, I could happily wait longer if it meant "no charge" I am really thankful in my case. I'm not sure about the working policy within Leica, but you may be right. And I certainly can feel the pain for the amount that you shelf out. I can't go with another M due to price reason, otherwise I would easily choose to get a MM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loren Posted May 25, 2014 Share #18 Posted May 25, 2014 Update. I was informed that my M9-P will be repaired based on goodwill. Great. However the repair will only start in mid August due to shortage of sensor. By estimation, the earliest I will get back my M9-P is Dec 14. I didn't expect to have to wait for 6 months, or more. I'm not sure how much more longer will they able to produce the CCD sensor. I'm not optimistic when it comes to digital device. Moving forward, I see this as a good time to try out other system. The last time I hold a dslr is 2.5 years ago, and new to mirrorless. I need something that is of similar size and weight to M9. I would give the Fuji X system some serious consideration. It's not full-frame (APS-C), but it has a very good reputation for IQ and Fuji, like Leica, has been very customer centric. You can get M-mount adapters for the X system to use your existing Leica lenses. I think the Sony A7 series is not yet mature enough to invest in, but in a year or so we should see if Sony is really committed to FF mirrorless. There are rumors of a FF Fuji X-Trans, but that would be a big leap for Fuji as the existing X-Trans lenses would not be compatible. That would mean Fuji would need to invest in a whole new line of lenses and that is no small investment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafster Posted May 25, 2014 Share #19 Posted May 25, 2014 I would give the Fuji X system some serious consideration. It's not full-frame (APS-C), but it has a very good reputation for IQ and Fuji, like Leica, has been very customer centric. You can get M-mount adapters for the X system to use your existing Leica lenses. I think the Sony A7 series is not yet mature enough to invest in, but in a year or so we should see if Sony is really committed to FF mirrorless. There are rumors of a FF Fuji X-Trans, but that would be a big leap for Fuji as the existing X-Trans lenses would not be compatible. That would mean Fuji would need to invest in a whole new line of lenses and that is no small investment. Thanks for sharing your opinion, I appreciate it. After some trying, I would say I prefer X-T1 to A7 as of now. Considering possible Fuji FF system, I don't intend to get the X native lenses as of now. Will make a decision in a few days time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted May 25, 2014 Share #20 Posted May 25, 2014 I would give the Fuji X system some serious consideration. It's not full-frame (APS-C), but it has a very good reputation for IQ and Fuji, like Leica, has been very customer centric. You can get M-mount adapters for the X system to use your existing Leica lenses. I think the Sony A7 series is not yet mature enough to invest in, but in a year or so we should see if Sony is really committed to FF mirrorless. There are rumors of a FF Fuji X-Trans, but that would be a big leap for Fuji as the existing X-Trans lenses would not be compatible. That would mean Fuji would need to invest in a whole new line of lenses and that is no small investment. Disagree How do you define mature ? Depends what lenses you like. I had fuji x-e1 and x100s, and the Sony A7 with 35mm and 55mm is a league above Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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