XVarior Posted April 12, 2015 Share #1 Posted April 12, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) So, as you may know, my M9 went to Leica for sensor replacement almost 2 months ago. Pictures taken at f16 were showing huge amount of black dots many of them with white halos. by judging the pictures, Leica deduced that the camera's sensor could be affected by corrosion and asked me to ship the camera to them. weeks ago, I got an email from Leica telling me that my M9 is shipping back to me. I couldn't pick it up until early this week though. The camera's button plate lock was changed as it was loose and sensor was cleaned not replaced as it seems spots seen on it were dust not corrosion Now, the camera feels like new again, sensor has 0 dust at f16 and I'm so happy having it back as I've been missing it a great deal. Didn't had the chance to shoot with it yet "raining non stops here" but couldn't resist this scene at our kitchen yesterday upon lunch time. This is fresh mediterranean tomatoes and cucumbers. anyone ? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/243488-my-m9-is-back-no-corrosion-was-found/?do=findComment&comment=2796643'>More sharing options...
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newnew Posted April 18, 2015 Share #2 Posted April 18, 2015 Very nice ! You are a lucky M9 owner. Unfortunately, my M9P went just for a routine health check- and I thought I only had dust- but Leica Switzerland has diagnosed corrosion. So, I will have to replace my beloved M9P with a M-P, on a fair trade basis. This said , I have to inject new funds to get the M-P at a moment I thought I have all I needed and take a break from new spending. So it goes, as an escape forward, and I hope my pictures will be worth it. This said, I am looking forward to get my brand new black M-P new week .... positive thinking !!! I will take some fresh cucumbers with a bit of olive oil and Feta cheese please... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XVarior Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted April 18, 2015 Very nice ! You are a lucky M9 owner. Unfortunately, my M9P went just for a routine health check- and I thought I only had dust- but Leica Switzerland has diagnosed corrosion. So, I will have to replace my beloved M9P with a M-P, on a fair trade basis. This said , I have to inject new funds to get the M-P at a moment I thought I have all I needed and take a break from new spending. So it goes, as an escape forward, and I hope my pictures will be worth it. This said, I am looking forward to get my brand new black M-P new week .... positive thinking !!! I will take some fresh cucumbers with a bit of olive oil and Feta cheese please... That's sad and a good thing at once. Sad because your M9 is gone but good because you're getting the brand new MP. I'll be waiting for you to tell us how the upgrade is gonna impact your photography and wether you'll miss the M9 style :-) Keep me posted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh7 Posted April 18, 2015 Share #4 Posted April 18, 2015 Very nice ! You are a lucky M9 owner. Unfortunately, my M9P went just for a routine health check- and I thought I only had dust- but Leica Switzerland has diagnosed corrosion. So, I will have to replace my beloved M9P with a M-P, on a fair trade basis. This said , I have to inject new funds to get the M-P at a moment I thought I have all I needed and take a break from new spending. So it goes, as an escape forward, and I hope my pictures will be worth it. This said, I am looking forward to get my brand new black M-P new week .... positive thinking !!! I will take some fresh cucumbers with a bit of olive oil and Feta cheese please... They give you no choice in this matter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpavich Posted April 18, 2015 Share #5 Posted April 18, 2015 Glad to see your M9 is back and that's a great shot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnew Posted April 18, 2015 Share #6 Posted April 18, 2015 They give you no choice in this matter? Well, nearly not. But if the choice is to use the guarantee and have the same problem later ? It looks like as of today there is no proven cure for the problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaDeVa Posted April 18, 2015 Share #7 Posted April 18, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, nearly not. But if the choice is to use the guarantee and have the same problem later ? It looks like as of today there is no proven cure for the problem.How much you need to add to get the M-P?I understand that Leica offers the sensor replacement or upgrade also to the M9 out of warranty, and this is really great, but not really in agreement that they force you to move to the M-P (regardless if you like or not). Regards Massimo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnew Posted April 18, 2015 Share #8 Posted April 18, 2015 I had the choice between both options but the replacement was not "recommended". So, technically one has only one option. Turning in back the M9P, the new M-P was proposed just below half of list price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orla Posted April 19, 2015 Share #9 Posted April 19, 2015 My M9 went to Leica after check up (aperture 16 sky shot) by the Scandinavian rep. as they suspected sensor corrosion. However this was not the case, but the sensor had a number of dead pixels. The suggestion from Leica was a re-mapping. For this they will charge approx. 150 EUR, while cleaning and control of the camera and sensor will be free of charge. Does this make sense? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_big Posted April 19, 2015 Share #10 Posted April 19, 2015 Well, nearly not. But if the choice is to use the guarantee and have the same problem later ? It looks like as of today there is no proven cure for the problem. Although I didn't want to spend the money, this is precisely the reason I did the upgrade. That said, I'm finding that the M-P is a far more useful camera for me because of its high ISO performance, EVF, larger screen, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted April 19, 2015 Share #11 Posted April 19, 2015 I wonder if the M9 sensor problem only affects later production runs of the M9. I have one of the first M9s and, knock on wood, so far no issues other than a "dead pixel" line at one point. Is there anybody who had one of the early M9s that had the sensor corrsion? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger1914 Posted April 19, 2015 Share #12 Posted April 19, 2015 Mine is going for an inspection this week. A multitude of spots and three amoeba looking rings are a worry. I can't shoot the sky at the moment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XVarior Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted April 20, 2015 My M9 went to Leica after check up (aperture 16 sky shot) by the Scandinavian rep. as they suspected sensor corrosion. However this was not the case, but the sensor had a number of dead pixels. The suggestion from Leica was a re-mapping. For this they will charge approx. 150 EUR, while cleaning and control of the camera and sensor will be free of charge. Does this make sense? Oh yes :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger1914 Posted May 8, 2015 Share #14 Posted May 8, 2015 I just heard back. I have the corrosion. I am opting for the M-P upgrade! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunston Posted May 8, 2015 Share #15 Posted May 8, 2015 lucky you, i am going to collect mine today... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Verrips Posted May 8, 2015 Share #16 Posted May 8, 2015 I'm wondering if Leica would agree changing to the analog M7, MP or M-A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy_lah Posted May 8, 2015 Share #17 Posted May 8, 2015 I opted sensor replacement. Been at Jersey a month but still no word on new sensors arriving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Johnston Posted May 8, 2015 Share #18 Posted May 8, 2015 I wonder if the M9 sensor problem only affects later production runs of the M9. I have one of the first M9s and, knock on wood, so far no issues other than a "dead pixel" line at one point. Is there anybody who had one of the early M9s that had the sensor corrsion? i think mine is from early production, serial #3810xxx... it went in for a check up; replaced the circuit board and sensor at LeicaNJ as part of the goodwill program. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted May 8, 2015 Share #19 Posted May 8, 2015 I have an MM. As far as I can tell it has no sensor corrosion but will have to go to N.J. for another issue. I'll ask them to inspect the sensor as well, it has a few dust specs but other than that seems fine. I would be dismayed if I had to give up this camera, as I am not a big fan of a CMOS sensor on a Leica. It seems that it's only a matter of time before I have a sensor corrosion issue. Am I correct in this assesment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 12, 2015 Share #20 Posted May 12, 2015 No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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