richj_gsy Posted November 25, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 25, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) So how common is a cracked sensor on an M9? Judging by the posts here, it seems to happen a lot. I was about to buy a low actuation M9 body, but this problem is putting me off. If it makes any difference, the serial number is 4232xxxx. How worried should I be? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M9reno Posted November 25, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 25, 2014 Sensor delamination is what you should worry more about now. See the ongoing white spots thread in this part of the forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 25, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 25, 2014 Too many, but quite uncommon. According to Leica most cracked sensors were reported on this forum. At least a cracked sensor will be repaired free of charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-Mount Posted November 25, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 25, 2014 Don't worry. Your M9 seems not to be an early one. When it was purchased fist? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted November 25, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 25, 2014 At least a cracked sensor will be repaired free of charge. It might. I was told by a Leica customer care employee a week or so ago that the new policy outlined in the white spots thread applies to all sensor defects - including cracks. It is of course possible that he was wrong but, even if sensor crack repairs are always free, you still have to join the lengthy queue for a replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colint544 Posted November 25, 2014 Share #6 Posted November 25, 2014 Perhaps it seems more common, since the silent majority - the people with the uncracked sensors - are, well, silent on the forums. I had an M9 for a year, then traded it in for an M Monochrom (same basic sensor). The M9 was, and the MM is, used heavily, daily. The M Monochrom is now in its third year. Never had a spot of bother with either camera. Best wishes, Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 25, 2014 Share #7 Posted November 25, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) It might. I was told by a Leica customer care employee a week or so ago that the new policy outlined in the white spots thread applies to all sensor defects - including cracks. It is of course possible that he was wrong but, even if sensor crack repairs are always free, you still have to join the lengthy queue for a replacement. This does not apply to sensors damaged by scratching or breakage of the sensor glass. This I read to mean that Mr. Daniel's promise in this forum that all sensor cracks are to be repaired for free still holds. At least until officially reneged on by Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted November 25, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 25, 2014 This I read to mean that Mr. Daniel's promise in this forum that all sensor cracks are to be repaired for free still holds. At least until officially reneged on by Leica. I read it to mean that Leica's "goodwill" in subsidising future sensor replacements does not apply to "sensors damaged by scratching or breakage of the sensor glass" - i.e. problems of the owner's making. Another reason why Leica need to prepare a more comprehensive explanation of both the problem and the scope of the solution that they have proposed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richj_gsy Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted November 25, 2014 This is all making me think that buying an M9 is not worth the risk... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted November 25, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 25, 2014 I would say that's a smart assessment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted November 25, 2014 Share #11 Posted November 25, 2014 It might be suspected from the recent price drop that there is a surplus of M240's in inventory. So would not be that surprising if at some point in the not-distant future Leica takes the same policy they used with the M8 LCD's, saying the sensors are no longer obtainable and offering to upgrade customers to a new model for a substantial discount (but a crap ton more money than a free sensor replacement). I can't see them keep commissioning the ongoing production of old-tech sensors just to use as free replacements until the last of the cameras using them are 10 yrs past discontinuation. And I will admit that although my M9 sensor was ok, the cracking/delamination issue was a compelling reason why I upgraded when a well-priced demo M240 came my way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted November 25, 2014 Share #12 Posted November 25, 2014 I read it to mean that Leica's "goodwill" in subsidising future sensor replacements does not apply to "sensors damaged by scratching or breakage of the sensor glass" - i.e. problems of the owner's making. Not true, in practice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted November 26, 2014 Share #13 Posted November 26, 2014 I can't see them keep commissioning the ongoing production of old-tech sensors just to use as free replacements until the last of the cameras using them are 10 yrs past discontinuation. Although the M-E is a current product using the CCD sensor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted November 26, 2014 Share #14 Posted November 26, 2014 Right, and I meant once it is discontinued I don't see Leica continuing to have sensors made up (if in fact that would even be possible) if they run out of spares in the 10 years to follow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted November 26, 2014 Share #15 Posted November 26, 2014 Ten-years' support. Funny idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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