Leica changed a new sensor to M9-P but didn't get an upgrade offer

[grievor]

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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

[asiafish]

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.

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[AB007]

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.

Edited July 17, 2015 by AB007

[asiafish]

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.

[AB007]

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. 

[ShivaYash]

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.

Edited July 30, 2015 by ShivaYash

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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.

[phantom]

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 !!! 

[phantom]

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 !!!

[ShivaYash]

Although this issue does not affect me, yet, I have been told a new updated sensor will be out in Sept.

[ShivaYash]

I was told this my Leica UK just today.

[AB007]

Today I got a letter from Leica NJ stating that the anticipated completion date of my M9 sensor replacement is Sep 10. 

[asiafish]

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.

[MarkN]

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. 

[LotharZhou]

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.