Used 246 Sensor Question

[marsbars]

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Hi guys,

the 246 is a camera that has always fascinated me and the opportunity to get a used one has just come up. Is there anything I should know regarding the sensor of the 246? I feel like I had read about them in the past and some Leica stores won’t sell them unless the sensor has been replaced but I don’t know if that’s just the first editions or also the 246. It looks like it is in great condition, I’m going to see it tomorrow. It is $4200

Thanks for reading!

[a.noctilux]

Hello Marsbars,

Leica M(typ246) is the second type Leica Monochrom.

This one M246 has no sensor problem as the first (M9 base) Monochrom.

Only the first Monochrom along with M9 and M9 base bodies that can develop sensor corrosion problem.

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[marsbars]

Ok thanks! That’s what I thought

 

thanks again

[a.noctilux]

The funny thing is that I use Monochrom I for years and enjoy it so much (sensor replaced once),

in few days, I will have M (typ 246) as fear of "second sensor problem" with my lovely first MM which I keep.

Your second hand M246 price is well under the "market price".