pgk Posted April 15, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 15, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) A bit battered but running as smooth as ever. 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! 16 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/308568-m9-still-going-strong/?do=findComment&comment=3954157'>More sharing options...
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pgk Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted April 15, 2020 For those interested. The paint wears and chips but is actually surprisingly tough. The dent was from a previous owner though. The baseplate distorts easily where it clips on to the lug on the camera - I've had to use need-nosed pliers to get it working well but its hasn't got a wondrously, smooth, round curve any more. The black covering starts to show grey through it where its handle most (right hand thumb mostly) and the lcd, which I don't protect, has a fair few scratches, but nothing too bad. Its a working camera and apart from using an old toothbrush to remove dust (and a bit of disinfectant on a cloth very recently) it has had no real cleaning other than some mud scraped off it. The sensor always has a bit of dust on it as I change lenses when I need to regardless of conditions. I use only a sensor brush to wipe off dust never liquid. All in all its been a reliable camera despite tens of thousands of exposures. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin Ho Posted April 15, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 15, 2020 So encouraging, obviously I am a M9 owner. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shameetman Posted April 15, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 15, 2020 Nice, I love to see the red dot. This is mine, no dents but a lot of brass. From time to time I’m repainting parts but they easily wear of. Personally I don’t like the black paint, I’d like to see my camera I good in condition without brass. Maybe I will sent it to Leica one day with the request to change it to the morge substantial silver plating. Or is it possible to order those separate and diy? 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! 7 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/308568-m9-still-going-strong/?do=findComment&comment=3954360'>More sharing options...
pgk Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted April 15, 2020 17 minutes ago, Shameetman said: Or is it possible to order those separate and diy? I doubt it if for no other reason than because it involves some desoldering and resoldering of the hotshot connections which I suspect Leica would consider beyond DIY. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted April 15, 2020 Share #6 Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) Here's my 3 in various states from pristine to quite bashed but all are still functioning fine and all have had new sensors. 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! The most bashed, like it when I bought it, worse now but my go-to camera. Edited April 15, 2020 by Topsy 14 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! The most bashed, like it when I bought it, worse now but my go-to camera. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/308568-m9-still-going-strong/?do=findComment&comment=3954387'>More sharing options...
Shameetman Posted April 15, 2020 Share #7 Posted April 15, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Wow that leather is sexy! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drec Posted April 19, 2020 Share #8 Posted April 19, 2020 Nice! I love the worn look of my M9. I have been hauling it around on my little walks during shutdown here in Canada and the colours and 3D look still amaze. I also have a Fuji 50r. Even though I like the Fuji colours a lot for their neutrality, the pics have the same “squished” look as most other cmos cameras, compared to the “airyness” of my M9 photos. And I quite love the red bias! Every time I time I think about ditching it, I just... stop and move on! 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! 3 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/308568-m9-still-going-strong/?do=findComment&comment=3956627'>More sharing options...
otto.f Posted April 19, 2020 Share #9 Posted April 19, 2020 On 4/15/2020 at 12:11 PM, pgk said: bit battered Actually it is a bit remarkable that the figures on the Summilux are all still readable and white. They tend to fade away easily. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted April 20, 2020 Share #10 Posted April 20, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 11:03 AM, otto.f said: Actually it is a bit remarkable that the figures on the Summilux are all still readable and white. They tend to fade away easily. I've noticed that on mine too. Is it a know feature of that lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted April 20, 2020 Share #11 Posted April 20, 2020 I can only speak for myself and I owned 2 copies before my 3d and present, all of them had it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shameetman Posted April 20, 2020 Share #12 Posted April 20, 2020 Fresh paintjob. Am I the only one recovering the paint on the brass spots? 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! 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/308568-m9-still-going-strong/?do=findComment&comment=3957662'>More sharing options...
otto.f Posted April 21, 2020 Share #13 Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Yeah, I would never do that, it will wear again and then it’s really disturbing. I like the wear on my M9 and it makes him more my own, it’s our shared history which shines through the brass. I would freshen up the white figures on the shutter dial though Edited April 21, 2020 by otto.f 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shameetman Posted April 21, 2020 Share #14 Posted April 21, 2020 2 hours ago, otto.f said: Yeah, I would never do that, it will wear again and then it’s really disturbing. I like the wear on my M9 and it makes him more my own, it’s our shared history which shines through the brass. I would freshen up the white figures on the shutter dial though You’re right, the paintjob was bad. Removed it again.. 😌 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! 6 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/308568-m9-still-going-strong/?do=findComment&comment=3957957'>More sharing options...
pgk Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted April 21, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 10:03 AM, otto.f said: Actually it is a bit remarkable that the figures on the Summilux are all still readable and white. They tend to fade away easily. When I viewed it in a dealers it wouldn't focus - as in way out of focus - nothing in focus. I bought it on the basis that it would be sent to Leica, serviced and 6-it coded. It was and is now as good as it could be. But I do wonder if it had had a problem and been stored for years which might explain the lack of fading? I like 'worn' cameras - they have been used ad that is what they are for. My backup body is much cleaner because it hasn't been needed and I rarely use two bodies. I have a very battered and well worn M4 which sadly doesn't get much use either but I know I would regret selling it ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted April 21, 2020 Share #16 Posted April 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, pgk said: When I viewed it in a dealers it wouldn't focus - as in way out of focus - nothing in focus. I bought it on the basis that it would be sent to Leica, serviced and 6-it coded. It was and is now as good as it could be. But I do wonder if it had had a problem and been stored for years which might explain the lack of fading? I like 'worn' cameras - they have been used ad that is what they are for. My backup body is much cleaner because it hasn't been needed and I rarely use two bodies. I have a very battered and well worn M4 which sadly doesn't get much use either but I know I would regret selling it ..... I just saw a Summilux75 at a store and it also had some figures fading. Was it the Canadian painting habit at that time...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted April 21, 2020 Share #17 Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Shameetman said: Removed it Very nice now! Edited April 21, 2020 by otto.f 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted April 21, 2020 Share #18 Posted April 21, 2020 7 hours ago, Shameetman said: You’re right, the paintjob was bad. Removed it again.. 😌 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! It just looks nicely used. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliviersm Posted May 2, 2020 Share #19 Posted May 2, 2020 (edited) On 4/19/2020 at 8:51 AM, drec said: I would love to see some photos which can better explain the "airy" character you refer to. Nice! I love the worn look of my M9. I have been hauling it around on my little walks during shutdown here in Canada and the colours and 3D look still amaze. I also have a Fuji 50r. Even though I like the Fuji colours a lot for their neutrality, the pics have the same “squished” look as most other cmos cameras, compared to the “airyness” of my M9 photos. And I quite love the red bias! Every time I time I think about ditching it, I just... stop and move on! 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! Edited May 2, 2020 by oliviersm spelling mistake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickersdc Posted May 15, 2020 Share #20 Posted May 15, 2020 Here's my M9 sitting next to one of the screw mount cameras that I have... that 5cm Summar is now on the M9 and I love using that lens too. The M9 shows some brassing on the edges (as I'm sure they pretty much all do) and has taken around 38,000+ shots. Still going strong indeed and it just feels so nice to use. 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! 5 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/308568-m9-still-going-strong/?do=findComment&comment=3974069'>More sharing options...
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