my M9 is off to Germany!

[XVarior]

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After reading about the leica M9 sensor corrosion issue, I thought that it could be a good idea to send my M9 to Leica Germany for sensor replacement and M9-P Upgrade. I really like the M9 and this way I'll know for sure I'll have it worry or issues free for many years to come. So, I Wrote to Leica and their support team was too kind to ask me to send the camera in. Camera should be back here "as new' in 6 weeks. Will be missing her a lot but I'm sure the Xvario will make up for that

 

PS: Camera was operating perfectly well with no dust or anything visibly affecting my images unless I shoot at f16 which I rarely do. But when Leica asked me to send them a picture "Blue sky" taken at f16, they seem to have detected early corrosion signs, so they booked a sensor for it.

[A miller]

Thanks for sharing, XV. This clarifies for me that Leica's new policy applies to second hand owners as well. This may have previously been made crystal clear from other mamouth threads that I haven't sifted. But Leica's official statement wasn't clear on this point. Good to know!

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[essvaun]

Thanks for sharing, XV. This clarifies for me that Leica's new policy applies to second hand owners as well. This may have previously been made crystal clear from other mamouth threads that I haven't sifted. But Leica's official statement wasn't clear on this point. Good to know!

 

I did sift the 16 pages on it & at about page 15 this did become clear after a conversation with a Leica employee: the response to the question was 'of course it does' which was reassuring in it's tone.

With the exception of a summicron I'm one of those propping up the second hand market, nice to know though that when my budget matches my aspiration that this is how they operate.

[XVarior]

Thanks for sharing, XV. This clarifies for me that Leica's new policy applies to second hand owners as well. This may have previously been made crystal clear from other mamouth threads that I haven't sifted. But Leica's official statement wasn't clear on this point. Good to know!

 

yes, they didn't even ask me about my camera licence or warranty. It apply to any M9.

[A miller]

This is interesting as it should prop up, if not increase, the second hand value of this camera. Impressive b/c the M9 has already held value more than any other Leica digital camera, and perhaps more than most of other digital camera out there.

[Guest jvansmit]

6 weeks? Mine went back at the beginning of Otcober, and I'm still waiting

[otto.f]

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But Leica's official statement wasn't clear on this point. Good to know!

 

It was very clear in my view, but strange for non-European customers (and dealers btw).

 

It is good to hear however, that Leica is so pro-active in sensor problems you don't see yourself yet that much

Edited January 17, 2015 by otto.f

[adespen]

Should I take an F16 Blue sky on my M-E? Then whom do I send it to?

[Doc Henry]

The only concern, Leica will have enough Kodak sensors for these replacements ?

Kodak had closed, it seems that now is TrueSense - Onsemi which acquired the sensors license

https://www.onsemi.com/PowerSolutions/parametrics.do?id=101682

For me , the images from CCD are better than CMOS

Best

Henry

[timde]

The only concern, Leica will have enough Kodak sensors for these replacements ?

Kodak had closed, it seems that now is TrueSense - Onsemi which acquired the sensors license

https://www.onsemi.com/PowerSolutions/parametrics.do?id=101682

For me , the images from CCD are better than CMOS

Best

Henry

 

IAII ... An Application Note, referenced by the Sensor Specification for what is probably the sensor Leica uses, has cleaning instructions on page 3.

 

http://www.onsemi.com/pub_link/Collateral/AN52561-D.PDF

 

Perhaps someone wants to contact OnSemi and get a quote for a sensor, seems like they sell them to anyone who wants one.

[jaapv]

The only concern, Leica will have enough Kodak sensors for these replacements ?

Kodak had closed, it seems that now is TrueSense - Onsemi which acquired the sensors license

https://www.onsemi.com/PowerSolutions/parametrics.do?id=101682

For me , the images from CCD are better than CMOS

Best

Henry

 

Leica today does to use Kodak sensors, they use ON sensors....I think it has been mentioned before. We must assume that production span contracts are in place.

[jaapv]

I did sift the 16 pages on it & at about page 15 this did become clear after a conversation with a Leica employee: the response to the question was 'of course it does' which was reassuring in it's tone.

With the exception of a summicron I'm one of those propping up the second hand market, nice to know though that when my budget matches my aspiration that this is how they operate.

 

Well, the employee was the CEO... People at Leica I know were quite nonplussed at this concern. In Europe and specifically Germany, at general a guaranty is regarded as being on the product, never on the user, be it a coffee grinder or a camera.

Edited January 17, 2015 by jaapv

[XVarior]

Should I take an F16 Blue sky on my M-E? Then whom do I send it to?

take the picture and examine it yourself. If you see dark spots, those are dust, no problem with your sensor. if you see white circle spots with dark bulges then yes, send that picture to the link here:

Important Information Concerning the CCD Sensors // Global // About Leica News // Leica News // World of Leica - Leica Camera AG

they will get back to you with the verdict whether the sensor need replacement or just service by an authorised dealer.

[XVarior]

6 weeks? Mine went back at the beginning of Otcober, and I'm still waiting

 

Sometimes 6 weeks could mean 6 months :-) we don't now how things are going to be. I'll just wait and see!

[Nr90]

6 weeks? Mine went back at the beginning of Otcober, and I'm still waiting

 

september here

[Guest jvansmit]

september here

 

I just queried the HK distributor about my M9 which was sent off in early October. Their response was "normally waiting CCD parts need about 6-7 months".

[Nr90]

I just queried the HK distributor about my M9 which was sent off in early October. Their response was "normally waiting CCD parts need about 6-7 months".

 

Ouch... thanks for the info though

[k-hawinkler]

I just queried the HK distributor about my M9 which was sent off in early October. Their response was "normally waiting CCD parts need about 6-7 months".

 

I would think you would have it repaired by now if you sent it to Germany yourself, no?

[Guest jvansmit]

I would think you would have it repaired by now if you sent it to Germany yourself, no?

 

why?

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[k-hawinkler]

I have the impression from reading this forum that some cameras get repaired a lot faster.

So, I wonder what is different?