grievor Posted July 17, 2015 Share #21 Posted July 17, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) the cost of the upgrade to a m240 from leica directly is about 5200 SGD... you can probably get a second hand m240 for that price Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Hi grievor, Take a look here Leica changed a new sensor to M9-P but didn't get an upgrade offer. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
asiafish Posted July 17, 2015 Share #22 Posted July 17, 2015 I'm sure Leica gets a volume discount- the price for one KAF-18500 sensor, that used in the M9, is over $2600. http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=kaf-18500 Leica replaces more than just the sensor, and of course the procedure is labor intensive. I would think offering the upgrade at the request of the customer would be cost-effective for Leica. Myself, I would want the sensor replaced. My M-E is in New Jersey now. Hoping its just dirty and I get it back with nothing more than a cleaning. Next best is the new glass, but I'm happy even with the old sensor as the image quality is outstanding and if it fails later they will replace it. I have no interest whatsoever in moving to the M240 series. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted July 17, 2015 Share #23 Posted July 17, 2015 I am sending my M9 for suspected sensor corrosion to New Jersey today. I was advised that it might take about 3 months and new sensors won't be available before end of 2015. Time to take out my M 240 which has been unused since bought in 2013. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiafish Posted July 18, 2015 Share #24 Posted July 18, 2015 Just told today my M-E needs a replacement sensor and won't be ready until late September. I asked for a loaner and will have an M 240 sent to me on Tuesday. they said the new cover glass isnt ready yet so I will get original. I'll ask again about new cover glass. In early September, but no urgency as original is known for gorgeous color and is warranted forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted July 23, 2015 Share #25 Posted July 23, 2015 I spoke with Leica NJ few minutes back. Leica tech confirmed that it has the sensor corrosion as suspected. Approx. 3 months waiting period. The gentleman told me that I could upgrade to a M240 but I refused since I already have a M240. They will notify me once it is ready to ship after replacing the sensor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShivaYash Posted July 30, 2015 Share #26 Posted July 30, 2015 Just told today my M-E needs a replacement sensor and won't be ready until late September. I asked for a loaner and will have an M 240 sent to me on Tuesday. they said the new cover glass isnt ready yet so I will get original. I'll ask again about new cover glass. In early September, but no urgency as original is known for gorgeous color and is warranted forever. I wonder if your mind will change to the M240 having used it. Would be interested to hear your thoughts, I'm a new M-E owner and in love with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lss- Posted July 31, 2015 Share #27 Posted July 31, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am sending my M9 for suspected sensor corrosion to New Jersey today. -- -- Time to take out my M 240 which has been unused since bought in 2013. Sorry for going a while without your camera, but it sounds you are nicely covered there. A problem I would gladly face. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted July 31, 2015 Share #28 Posted July 31, 2015 la mia m-e è in lavorazione per la sostituzione sensore . a me hanno detto dalle 4 alle 6 settimane. è in lavorazione dal 6 luglio quindi niente macchina per le vacanze !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted July 31, 2015 Share #29 Posted July 31, 2015 sorry, I forgot that this is an international website ! my me is in the works for replacing the sensor. to me they said 4 to 6 weeks. It is working from July 6 so no car for the holidays !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShivaYash Posted July 31, 2015 Share #30 Posted July 31, 2015 Although this issue does not affect me, yet, I have been told a new updated sensor will be out in Sept. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShivaYash Posted July 31, 2015 Share #31 Posted July 31, 2015 I was told this my Leica UK just today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted August 6, 2015 Share #32 Posted August 6, 2015 Today I got a letter from Leica NJ stating that the anticipated completion date of my M9 sensor replacement is Sep 10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiafish Posted August 7, 2015 Share #33 Posted August 7, 2015 I wonder if your mind will change to the M240 having used it. Would be interested to hear your thoughts, I'm a new M-E owner and in love with it. I've had the loaner M240 for almost a week and have put about 400 clicks on it. Its nice, a bit thick, but the shutter sound and feel is even better than a film M. I'm still not interested in the upgrade as I just don't want or need the more advanced features and am delighted with the results from the M-E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkN Posted August 11, 2015 Share #34 Posted August 11, 2015 Leica Mayfair looked at my M9 today and told me that it has the corrosion issue. They said that I would have to wait until the beta testing of the solution is completed and then a sensor would be fitted. Maybe September. I wasn't offered a deal to change it for the M240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotharZhou Posted August 15, 2015 Share #35 Posted August 15, 2015 Leica Mayfair looked at my M9 today and told me that it has the corrosion issue. They said that I would have to wait until the beta testing of the solution is completed and then a sensor would be fitted. Maybe September. I wasn't offered a deal to change it for the M240. Same here, I was there the day after, Jimmy told me it would be late November or December. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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