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Or it could be meant to flush out the remaining affected sensors, making the bean counters happy at the same time.

 

 

No help to those who have cameras older than 5 years since new, with the original (not improved) sensor replacement ...

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No help to those who have cameras older than 5 years since new, with the original (not improved) sensor replacement ...

Same discourtesy as those with S lens AF failures, which is an even worse situation since it seems clear that a relatively recent S FW update speeded up AF and caused lenses that were fine to break. Bean counter mentality, with no loyal long term customer perspective.

 

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No help to those who have cameras older than 5 years since new, with the original (not improved) sensor replacement ...

Exactly the cameras I have. One with the original sensor from 2012, the other replaced with a corrosion-prone sensor.

Fingers crossed Leica finds corrosion ;)

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"Fingers crossed ..." that, sadly, is an unfortunate way to deal with consumer rights.

Particularly so given the wonderful historic reputation and the somewhat stiff (especially for the problem ridden M8/M9s) prices for the product. It is sad.  Regards, Ron

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Nose despite face syndrome?

Real situation - does your M9 have corrosion? If so, send it in now.

If you don't know, have someone check it, now.

Acting without knowledge is mostly disastrous.

Get the facts, act accordingly.

 

Selling all your gear conforms to my first statement. Only one loser, syndrome.

Once fixed, the M9 is a fabulous camera, and if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Take pictures and rejoice in the great gear you have. :)

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Well, I seem to recall that it was people here not accepting "that is the way it is" that forced Leicas to properly acknowledge the problem in the first place.

As I hear it the real threat of a class action in the USA was the deciding factor to rethink the position. The outcome of the one Nikon went through for a comparable problem is well known.

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I have new spots on my M9-P sensor ... ugg.  Now ... looking for advice.  Repair and keep my M9-P or trade it in for a Monochrom?  I don't want a 240.  I would trade it in for a M10.  I could trade it in for a Monochrom ($4,000) off ... not a bad deal ... (would it be ethical to sell the Monochrom on Ebay and use the money for a 10) ... I will leave color behind for a bit but ... my first world problem.  

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I have new spots on my M9-P sensor ... ugg.  Now ... looking for advice.  Repair and keep my M9-P or trade it in for a Monochrom?  I don't want a 240.  I would trade it in for a M10.  I could trade it in for a Monochrom ($4,000) off ... not a bad deal ... (would it be ethical to sell the Monochrom on Ebay and use the money for a 10) ... I will leave color behind for a bit but ... my first world problem.  

 

Hello Rkbh,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

It is perfectly ethical IF you explain the situation accurately & then "plug" the potential buyer into a place like this Thread in this Forum where they can get an understanding of what is involved.

 

Otherwise: No.

 

Ethical is NOT simply a First World problem.

 

Best Regards,

 

Michael

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Nose despite face syndrome?

 

I hope you realize that the saying is to cut off nose TO SPITE face...

 

I only mention this because I had a friend who used to say '6 and a half dozen of the other', not realizing the logic of the saying '6 of one; half dozen of the other'. I loved her reaction once explained, since she had been saying it incorrectly her whole life, not understanding the words.

 

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Six of one half dozen of the other.

 

A programmer's wife sent him to the grocery store saying, "Get a loaf of bread, and if they have eggs, get a half dozen." You know it: he returned with a half dozen loaves of bread because they did have eggs.

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Back to the topic....personally I don't have a problem, I realise everyone here is just indulging in a little venting, and that's fine, but really isn't Leica behaving quite reputably?

Would it really be reasonable to expect the replacement offer to be open ended?  

I have been aware for years that both my M9 and MM very likely have "the problem", so this deadline has forced me to bite the bullet and finally send them away for treatment.

And (again just from a personal perspective) I wouldn't consider taking legal action over perceived wrongs regarding this business, it would be entirely too costly and life is too short.

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I agree with platypus that Leica is likely acting reasonably. I also go on record that I will not send my two M9s for replacements simply because I don't think I will care enough when their sensors outcomes become unacceptable, should I live so long.

 

Peace

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I hope you realize that the saying is to cut off nose TO SPITE face...

 

I only mention this because I had a friend who used to say '6 and a half dozen of the other', not realizing the logic of the saying '6 of one; half dozen of the other'. I loved her reaction once explained, since she had been saying it incorrectly her whole life, not understanding the words.

 

Jeff

Yes, thanks Jeff. I am fully aware of the proper saying. I was just trying to a us e a bit of verbal shorthand to allude to the situation.

The correct saying: "To cut of one's nose despite one's face".

Meaning: To take some action despite the fact that you will suffer more as a consequence.

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