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Hey guys, brand new Leica user here !

Purchased a used Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron (V5).

It case with a Leica 36mm viewfinder (no idea why, don't think it has any use on the M9), the SF58 flash and a Leicatime half case and neckstrap.

 

The M9 still has the old sensor but it's only got 1220 clicks !

 

I'll have to test the sensor for corrosion though ;-)

 

 

There is no correlation between shutter actuations and sensor corrosion. 

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There is no correlation between shutter actuations and sensor corrosion. 

No there isn't. But shutter count plays into one's decision as to whether a particular M9 is worth buying or not, as does the version of the sensor. I think Joris818 was trying to say that he believed it was a good buy because of the low shutter count, despite its having the old sensor. :)

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Here’s mine, M9 with recent sensor replacement. Only had it a couple of days and loving it. I may let her indoors borrow my M8 now.

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Here’s mine, M9 with recent sensor replacement. Only had it a couple of days and loving it. I may let her indoors borrow my M8 now.

Wow, that looks BNJOOTB (brand new just out of the box)  :o

 

Mine looked like this from day one (second hand).

 

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This is one of the benefits of film, digital Ms over Bessa Rs and R-D1. They worn out nicely.

But I'm not sure about my M-E. I hope to keep it and use for years to be able to check how it looks with worn exterior.

For now, paint on M-E back buttons is already partially gone, due to close contact with my belly :).

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I expect my M9 will look worn like yours before long, I intend using it rather than just admiring it on a shelf. Hopefully I will get many years of use from it. By the way, love the look of your M9

I can't claim the credit for the wear and tear on mine, as I said it was like it when I bought it. Oddly though it hasn't got a huge shot count, the seller admitted he'd done the brassing himself for effect. I have 2 others that are in much better condition but this one is my EDC and most used. If I am travelling light this one is all I take so it is going to get more W&T as time goes by from use though.

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