T25UFO Posted November 14, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 14, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Back in July Jono Slack wrote an article about refurbished M9 and M9P cameras available in many different leather colours and he mentioned that the MM1 might be added to this program. I had the original MM1, which eventually succumbed to the corroded sensor problem and Leica offered a good price to part exchange for an MP 240, so I went that route. I've since regretted that so when the opportunity came to purchase a refurbished camera in a leather and finish of my own choosing, I jumped at the chance. A Monochrom should be black chrome and black leather, right? Well, maybe, but I really wanted something different and there were 36 leather colours to choose from. I resisted pink or purple, but decided that the more interesting leather colours look better on a chrome body and after changing my mind almost on a daily basis I chose dark red, or boysenberry as stated on the Leica colour chart. It goes well with chrome and I also decided on no red dot plus the added Leica script on the top plate. Oh, and an extra battery as well - these batteries are in very short supply in the UK. Michel Razafimahefa was very helpful, a real pleasure to deal with, and the long wait ended today when UPS delivered. Nice to see the original Monochrom leather strap included and the real icing on the cake was a camera with just 114 shutter actuations! Battery is charging as I write this . . . . Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/303471-mm1-has-landed/?do=findComment&comment=3854409'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 14, 2019 Posted November 14, 2019 Hi T25UFO, Take a look here MM1 has landed!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
a.noctilux Posted November 14, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 14, 2019 Very nice looking Monochrom. Very tempting also 😋. 👍 114 shutter count ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceVentura1986 Posted November 14, 2019 Share #3 Posted November 14, 2019 Enjoy. I’ve been shooting digital since 2001 and can say that my MM1 is the best and most fascinating camera I’ve ever used. Wouldn’t part with it for the world. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayD28 Posted November 14, 2019 Share #4 Posted November 14, 2019 1 hour ago, T25UFO said: Back in July Jono Slack wrote an article about refurbished M9 and M9P cameras available in many different leather colours and he mentioned that the MM1 might be added to this program. I had the original MM1, which eventually succumbed to the corroded sensor problem and Leica offered a good price to part exchange for an MP 240, so I went that route. I've since regretted that so when the opportunity came to purchase a refurbished camera in a leather and finish of my own choosing, I jumped at the chance. A Monochrom should be black chrome and black leather, right? Well, maybe, but I really wanted something different and there were 36 leather colours to choose from. I resisted pink or purple, but decided that the more interesting leather colours look better on a chrome body and after changing my mind almost on a daily basis I chose dark red, or boysenberry as stated on the Leica colour chart. It goes well with chrome and I also decided on no red dot plus the added Leica script on the top plate. Oh, and an extra battery as well - these batteries are in very short supply in the UK. Michel Razafimahefa was very helpful, a real pleasure to deal with, and the long wait ended today when UPS delivered. Nice to see the original Monochrom leather strap included and the real icing on the cake was a camera with just 114 shutter actuations! Battery is charging as I write this . . . . Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Congratulations and happy shooting. I just sent an email to see if Leica has any more in stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramosa Posted November 14, 2019 Share #5 Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) Well done! The MM1 is such a great camera, one of my two favorites ever, tied at #1 with the M6. Good decision to get an MM1 now (or whenever) because it has the best sensor ever. Edited November 14, 2019 by ramosa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted November 14, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) T25UFO, is this part of the Leica M9 refurbished sale program? If so, would you send the link or contact info? Thank you. Edit: I found Michel's email address, so I should be all set. John Edited November 14, 2019 by johnwolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted November 14, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, johnwolf said: T25UFO, is this part of the Leica M9 refurbished sale program? If so, would you send the link or contact info? Thank you. Edit: I found Michel's email address, so I should be all set. John Yes, this is part of M9 refurbishment program. It started with M9 and M9P cameras, then the Monochrom was added. I phoned Michel in October to provide credit card details and he had completed around 80 orders with maybe another 60 on the waiting list. Not sure how many are left and I haven't seen any other Monochrom cameras - other people have posted in the M9 section. Just to confirm his email: Michel.Razafimahefa@leica-camera.com Don't expect a quick reply - he is working flat out to complete existing orders. Might be a better idea to phone him - he speaks perfect English! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicabug Posted November 14, 2019 Share #8 Posted November 14, 2019 Silver MM1 is difficult to get. Your silver is probably the only one that Michel Razafimahefa was able to get. The rest are all black. A refurbished with only 114 shutter actuations is also rare. Most were in thousands. Enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likaleica Posted November 15, 2019 Share #9 Posted November 15, 2019 Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted November 15, 2019 Share #10 Posted November 15, 2019 And a camera that is really worth such a refurbish! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 15, 2019 Share #11 Posted November 15, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 5:11 AM, T25UFO said: Back in July Jono Slack wrote an article about refurbished M9 and M9P cameras available in many different leather colours and he mentioned that the MM1 might be added to this program. I had the original MM1, which eventually succumbed to the corroded sensor problem and Leica offered a good price to part exchange for an MP 240, so I went that route. I've since regretted that so when the opportunity came to purchase a refurbished camera in a leather and finish of my own choosing, I jumped at the chance. A Monochrom should be black chrome and black leather, right? Well, maybe, but I really wanted something different and there were 36 leather colours to choose from. I resisted pink or purple, but decided that the more interesting leather colours look better on a chrome body and after changing my mind almost on a daily basis I chose dark red, or boysenberry as stated on the Leica colour chart. It goes well with chrome and I also decided on no red dot plus the added Leica script on the top plate. Oh, and an extra battery as well - these batteries are in very short supply in the UK. Michel Razafimahefa was very helpful, a real pleasure to deal with, and the long wait ended today when UPS delivered. Nice to see the original Monochrom leather strap included and the real icing on the cake was a camera with just 114 shutter actuations! Battery is charging as I write this . . . . Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Congratulations, T25UFO, beautiful camera. Would you (or anyone) mind indicating the cost in Euros that Leica is charging for one of these? Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted November 15, 2019 58 minutes ago, Chuck said: Congratulations, T25UFO, beautiful camera. Would you (or anyone) mind indicating the cost in Euros that Leica is charging for one of these? Thanks in advance. Hi Chuck, The cost of the Monochrom is €3,500 including the German rate of VAT, which I think is 19%. If you live in the EU there is no other duty to pay; outside the EU you should get 19% off, but you may have to pay import duty. I guess that depends on where you live. I paid an additional €200 to have the Leica script engraved on the top plate, so cost was €3,700 in total. I guess you could shop around and find something cheaper, but then you wouldn’t have a unique camera built to your spec and with all new components plus a 1 year guarantee. My camera is in absolutely perfect condition with just 114 shutter actuations and Michel confirmed it is the only chrome Monochrom in existence in this leather colour. Hope this helps . . . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted November 15, 2019 Share #13 Posted November 15, 2019 Thanks again, T25UFO. I just heard back and confirm what you wrote. They now have black only, so you lucked out. I'm still wrestling with this option vs. a used M10. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted November 18, 2019 Share #14 Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) On 11/15/2019 at 12:10 PM, johnwolf said: Thanks again, T25UFO. I just heard back and confirm what you wrote. They now have black only, so you lucked out. I'm still wrestling with this option (MMI black) vs. a used M10. John Just wait for the M10M. Edited November 18, 2019 by james.liam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted November 19, 2019 Share #15 Posted November 19, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 6:10 PM, johnwolf said: Thanks again, T25UFO. I just heard back and confirm what you wrote. They now have black only, so you lucked out. I'm still wrestling with this option vs. a used M10. John The B&W conversions from the M10 are very difficult to distinguish from the MM1 images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted November 19, 2019 Share #16 Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, james.liam said: Just wait for the M10M. Nah. I'm mostly committed to my M6 and BW film, so the cost of an M10M doesn't make sense. But I do miss digital sometimes and got on the list for a refurbished MM1. Seems like a great opportunity at a good price. John Edited November 19, 2019 by johnwolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted November 19, 2019 Share #17 Posted November 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, johnwolf said: Nah. I'm mostly committed to my M6 and BW film, so the cost of an M10M doesn't make sense. But I do miss digital sometimes and got on the list for a refurbished MM1. Seems like a great opportunity at a good price. John A digital Monochrom is an endless roll of B&W film! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted November 19, 2019 Share #18 Posted November 19, 2019 38 minutes ago, james.liam said: A digital Monochrom is an endless roll of B&W film! You really think so? They look completely different to me. At least for 35mm 400 speed film. But they certainly each have their own charm. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted November 19, 2019 Share #19 Posted November 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, johnwolf said: You really think so? They look completely different to me. At least for 35mm 400 speed film. But they certainly each have their own charm. John At least an endless roll of one type of film... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted November 19, 2019 Share #20 Posted November 19, 2019 For me endless types of films 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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