carlosarg Posted December 7, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 7, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi everybody: I was offered to buy a M9 that presents this image. Owner said that this problem is covered by Leica in a program that will cost some U$D1500. By the way the camera sn tells be 2011 year. How can I be sure this is a problem with the sensor and be covered by Leica Programs. Thanks for your reponse. Carlos Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/304224-m9-issue/?do=findComment&comment=3869300'>More sharing options...
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ianman Posted December 7, 2019 Share #2 Posted December 7, 2019 Incredible coincidence... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteen pads Posted December 7, 2019 Share #3 Posted December 7, 2019 Hi there. I actually spoke with Leica New jersey yesterday about my M9 . The current price for the sensor replacement is 1590$ USD. Plus whatever else could be wrong with this M9. I hope this helps. thanks 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a5m Posted December 7, 2019 Share #4 Posted December 7, 2019 2 hours ago, sixteen pads said: Hi there. I actually spoke with Leica New jersey yesterday about my M9 . The current price for the sensor replacement is 1590$ USD. Plus whatever else could be wrong with this M9. I hope this helps. thanks Last time I asked Leica NJ (earlier this year) they told me $1700 for corroded sensor replacement. Could there be a price difference if it's being replaced for non-corrosion related issues? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceVentura1986 Posted December 8, 2019 Share #5 Posted December 8, 2019 The program that you reference is for replacement of a corroded sensor. This is a known issue and manifests itself in a known manner. This sensor displays corrosion in the funny, doughnut shaped blobs floating in the left hand side of the image. The black and multicolored streaks in the center are wholly another issue. If sensor-related, then it really doesn’t matter much as the solution for the blobs will also solve this as well. If, however, the problem lies farther down in the processing chain, such as the SD card contacts for example, then an additional charge might be in order. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Michel Posted December 9, 2019 Share #6 Posted December 9, 2019 Regardless of the issue, it is not a particularly good idea to be buying someone else's problem. Even if the price is rock bottom you would be sending the camera away for possibly a fairly long time before being able to use it. I know that there is nothing wrong with person to person sales and purchases, but my own belief in belt and suspenders has been to only buy from a well respected dealer: you get a working piece of equipment with, typically, a real warranty. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 9, 2019 Share #7 Posted December 9, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not worth buying unless the price plus repair costs is still a significant saving on a fully working example with a replaced sensor. You don't know what issues Leica may find when they have the camera either, so there's the risk that the costs may be more than you expect. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted December 9, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 9, 2019 On 12/7/2019 at 9:00 PM, ianman said: Incredible coincidence... Well spotted. Think we need an explanation from 'Carlos'! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted December 9, 2019 Share #9 Posted December 9, 2019 1 hour ago, pedaes said: Well spotted. I've got a memory like an elephant, John. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosarg Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted December 9, 2019 Hi: we are talking on the same camera and dont know current owner had posted M9 issue here. Thanks all recommendations. Carlos Anciaume Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted December 9, 2019 Share #11 Posted December 9, 2019 Unless the current owner is selling this camera at a very cheap price or even giving it to you, I would suggest to find another to buy. As others have said in this thread and the other, the sensor has traces of corrosion and there is an electronic issue that may or may not be fixed during the sensor renewal. That, in the words of Mr Rumsfeld is a “known unknown”. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted December 9, 2019 Share #12 Posted December 9, 2019 1 hour ago, ianman said: I've got a memory like an elephant, John. 1 hour ago, ianman said: I've got a memory like an elephant, John. Thanks, Fred. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosarg Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted January 16, 2020 Hi all: thanks to all recommendations here but as we say: curiosity kill men and get pregnant women. This camera now is mine and looking how to send it to Wetzlar. In the meantime I took some images and all shows half frame in the left side, some gin clear other with banded colours. The other side of the frame black. Can anyone tell if this is a sensor issue or another electronic problem? Thanks Carlos Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted January 16, 2020 Share #14 Posted January 16, 2020 Good luck. E-mail customer service and they will e-mail you a courier label. Be aware they do not give free assessments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosarg Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted January 18, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 6:44 PM, carlosarg said: Hi all: thanks to all recommendations here but as we say: curiosity kill men and get pregnant women. This camera now is mine and looking how to send it to Wetzlar. In the meantime I took some images and all shows half frame in the left side, some gin clear other with banded colours. The other side of the frame black. Can anyone tell if this is a sensor issue or another electronic problem? Thanks Carlos file:///home/carlos/.cache/.fr-L1V1yJ/L1000044.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a5m Posted January 18, 2020 Share #16 Posted January 18, 2020 Aside from not understanding why you'd buy this camera, I'm afraid only Leica can answer your questions now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 25, 2020 Share #17 Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 10:44 PM, carlosarg said: Hi all: thanks to all recommendations here but as we say: curiosity kill men and get pregnant women. This camera now is mine and looking how to send it to Wetzlar. In the meantime I took some images and all shows half frame in the left side, some gin clear other with banded colours. The other side of the frame black. Can anyone tell if this is a sensor issue or another electronic problem? Thanks Carlos That is a sensor issue and will probably cost you between 1500 and 2000 EUR for a sensor replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 25, 2020 Share #18 Posted January 25, 2020 On 12/8/2019 at 12:19 AM, a5m said: Last time I asked Leica NJ (earlier this year) they told me $1700 for corroded sensor replacement. Could there be a price difference if it's being replaced for non-corrosion related issues? Yes. More expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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