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Leica M9 first generation sensor


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I have just purchased an M9 from a UK dealer.

It was advertised as having a replacement sensor.

Before purchasing I specifically asked if the replacement sensor is the newer type or another original one.

The seller confirmed it is the newer version.

 

I received the camera today and it included paperwork from Wetzlar regarding the sensor replacement in March 2015.

From what I understand this makes the replacement a first generation sensor.

 

Given that for me further free sensor replacement is no longer an option I am inclined to return the camera but first would like to canvass members knowledge on the reliability of sensors that have been replaced with a further original type sensor.

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Go into the camera's service mode and check hardware ID. If the CCD ID number is 15,

 

CCD ID: 15

CCD Board ID: 2

Control Brd ID: 2

M16C ID: 0

 

 

then there is a good chance that it is the new type sensor, as per this link: 

 

https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272556-determining-new-sensor-m9/?p=3276370

 

 

Having that CCD ID is certainly still no definitive proof that your sensor is the new type one, but it seems a pretty good indication. 

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Go into the camera's service mode and check hardware ID. If the CCD ID number is 15,

 

CCD ID: 15

CCD Board ID: 2

Control Brd ID: 2

M16C ID: 0

 

 

then there is a good chance that it is the new type sensor, as per this link: 

 

https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272556-determining-new-sensor-m9/?p=3276370

 

 

Having that CCD ID is certainly still no definitive proof that your sensor is the new type one, but it seems a pretty good indication. 

 

Thanks this one is 

 

CCD ID: 11

CCD Board ID: 2

Control Brd ID: 2

M16C ID: 0

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Thanks. It does seem that it is the original type then. Of course the only way to be sure is to send an email to Leica CS and give them the SN number of your M9. They should be able to confirm it one way or the other.

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