goatsby Posted January 2, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 2, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a M9 that shows signs of slight corrosion and I’ve been holding off on sending it in as the corrosion doesn’t show up under normal shooting conditions. I heard on another forum that that Leica is planning to discontinue replacing sensors for the M9, is this true? I know supplies must be limited but thought I had another year or so to get the sensor done. Has anyone else heard this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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antigallican Posted January 3, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 3, 2020 Why not ask Leica? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 3, 2020 Share #3 Posted January 3, 2020 Leica will replace them as long as they are available. I doubt that Leica will be willing to publish a final date, as it is uncertain when that will be. They aim to service a camera fully for ten years at least, so that target is met with the M9. Whilst after that period some service may become impossible due to lack of parts, they will not declare a camera "vintage" and refuse to service it altogether, like for instance Apple does. Leica will always attempt to do what they can. Example: in (IIRC) 2012 they used up the last parts they had to refurbish my DMR, despite it being out of service for years. They actually didn't even charge me for the parts, only for the labour. M8s are still being accepted by CS, despite a scarcity of certain parts and no L:CDs left. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pragmatist Posted January 9, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 9, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 11:58 PM, goatsby said: I have a M9 that shows signs of slight corrosion and I’ve been holding off on sending it in as the corrosion doesn’t show up under normal shooting conditions. I heard on another forum that that Leica is planning to discontinue replacing sensors for the M9, is this true? If I am correct they are only discontinuing free replacement. Replacements thereafter will be at cost. No need to panic my friend. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomo.B Posted January 12, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 12, 2020 From what I heard from Leica, maintenance for the M9 is guaranteed until 2030 ... Take photos without worries! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivi1969 Posted January 14, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) On 1/2/2020 at 5:58 PM, goatsby said: I have a M9 that shows signs of slight corrosion and I’ve been holding off on sending it in as the corrosion doesn’t show up under normal shooting conditions. I heard on another forum that that Leica is planning to discontinue replacing sensors for the M9, is this true? I know supplies must be limited but thought I had another year or so to get the sensor done. Has anyone else heard this? The sooner you send it for replacement there will be more chances to have sensors available... but, as antigallican said, why not ask Leica customer service directly? (In the meantime prepare to say good bye to 1000 Euros or so). Edited January 14, 2020 by rivi1969 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatsby Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted January 14, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I did call Leica USA and asked them about sensors, and the gentlemen said that they have enough for the foreseeable future. I asked If I send my camera in next year would I still have a chance of getting the sensor replaced and the answer was yes. Right not they have a six week turnaround on sensor replacement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivi1969 Posted January 15, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 15, 2020 2 hours ago, goatsby said: I did call Leica USA and asked them about sensors, and the gentlemen said that they have enough for the foreseeable future. I asked If I send my camera in next year would I still have a chance of getting the sensor replaced and the answer was yes. Right not they have a six week turnaround on sensor replacement. Interesting, did he told you the cost for the replacement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomo.B Posted January 15, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 15, 2020 In Europe 1505 euros Vat inc. Ciao Giacomo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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