Leica M9 repair - good and bad news.

[gwpics]

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I have had to send my M9 back to Leica Germany for repair as it simply stopped working with a ‘shutter error’ problem.

The problem was a label from an SD card stuck between sensor and shutter! I knew I had a card which had somehow lost its label, but had no idea where or how. To repair the problem, carry out a full service and replace the sensor as a ‘good will gesture’ totals a surprising and (in my opinion very low) 178.50€ ($213) which I think is superb service. The cost includes postage both ways.

Now the bad news, the repair could take ‘several weeks’. Thank goodness I am not shooting much at the moment, and I have my M7 to use.

I am sort of aa happy bunny because of the price, but miss my M9.

Gerry

Edited September 21, 2017 by gwpics

[pico]

I have had to send my M9 back to Leica Germany for repair as it simply stopped working with a ‘shutter error’ problem. The problem was a label from an SD card stuck between sensor and shutter! I knew I had a card which had somehow lost its label, [...]

 

 

That reinforces one member's habit of transferring images using the USB cable. (I think it was Toby B.)

Not much use in the field, but who fills a card in a day?

Edited September 21, 2017 by pico

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[jaapv]

Good to hear that there is some goodwill for a sensor that is to be replaced after the 15th of August

[gwpics]

Good to hear that there is some goodwill for a sensor that is to be replaced after the 15th of August

 

 

I was very pleased, but have never had a sensor problem. I guess it is better to be safe than sorry though. All the charge (150€ + tax) was for the CLA.

 

Gerry