IWC Doppel Posted November 9, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Time to admit I need a replacement sensor, I dont think this is just dust !? I had my M9-P replaced under warranty I think that no longer an option now ? F11 outside pointed at the non clear sky 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 November 9, 2020 by IWC Doppel typo 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/314951-monochrom-1-ccd-new-sensor/?do=findComment&comment=4076706'>More sharing options...
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pedaes Posted November 9, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, IWC Doppel said: I need a replacement sensor, Shame. I think the only option now is going with a US based third party for a replacement, and I also think you will have to factor in VAT etc. when the camera is re-imported. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted November 9, 2020 So Leica are no longer supporting the original ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted November 9, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 9, 2020 Sorry for that, Leica don't support the M9 & co sensor's replacement anymore: https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/312105-leica-discontinues-ccd-m9-and-variants-sensor-production/?do=findComment&comment=4023098 see here https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/312105-leica-discontinues-ccd-m9-and-variants-sensor-production/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted November 9, 2020 Thanks, some interesting reading to be undertaken seems the PX with Leica means about £3.2k to trade in. I dont suppose we know if I just live with it for a bit longer and stay did with some spot adjustment the offer will remain in place ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS Posted November 9, 2020 Share #6 Posted November 9, 2020 https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/313260-sensor-corrosion-analysis-and-fix-merged/page/12/#comments You might send a PM to Jadon in the above thread- he has changed out the cover glass on the M9, and has offered to look at the M Monochrom. Kolari will not service the M Monochrom, the glue used is different from the M9. ONSEMI stopped manufacturing all CCD's, including the KAF-18500. Dalsa did the same, no longer makes CCD based sensors. Hamamatsu still makes scientific grade CCD's, but small compared to the 35mm format. The M9, M Monochrom, and M-E are the last of a breed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted November 9, 2020 Share #7 Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 4 hours ago, IWC Doppel said: £3.2k to trade in. €5773 for M10 Monochrom. If you can afford it, probably a good deal against a corroded M9 Monochrom, although not to be confused with cheap. Bummer if you are happy with the M9 though. Might be worth a 'phone call to see if they have just one Monochrom sensor lurking in a cupboard. Red Dot have a low activation Monochrom with 'new-new' sensor for £3200, but they are closed for the 'lockdown'. Edited November 9, 2020 by pedaes 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
codocee Posted November 9, 2020 Share #8 Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) Doppel: Now that you know you have a corroded sensor, retake a photo with 50-75% of the sky not included in the composition, like a building ,or a car, or a street scene, and post it for us to see. Ask yourself, can I live with the bad sensor and use a different body for any landscape shots or other shots where it would appear? You're probably not too excited by my thinking but a used Sony full-frame A7RII is running in the $850-$1050 range and would still allow the use of your M glass for landscape work. I would think the monochrome is much to valuable to right it off at this time. I would wait it out and see if some one steps up with a confirmed solution. Further more I would go out and shoot with it at f/11 or whatever aperture you desire and leave 75% sky compositions to another day, at least with the MM. It's a helluva a camera, corrosion or not. Mine has it. I use it! WORK AROUND IT! Edited November 9, 2020 by codocee 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted November 10, 2020 Share #9 Posted November 10, 2020 9 hours ago, codocee said: Doppel: Now that you know you have a corroded sensor, retake a photo with 50-75% of the sky not included in the composition, like a building ,or a car, or a street scene, and post it for us to see. Do you see the way the mid tones merge into the highlights of the clouds in the OP's example photo? That is precisely why the monochrom CCD sensor is so good and makes the camera exceptional. Take that away and you may as well convert a colour image to B&W. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 10, 2020 Share #10 Posted November 10, 2020 Why don't you make a Photoshop action to repair the spots? That would be a one-click solution. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted November 10, 2020 Yes I was thinking about a Lightroom filter, I do notice it in normal use when using wide angle, at F4.5, an example here of a recent wide open on a Voigtlander F15, but not too bad unless its highlighting something plain 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/314951-monochrom-1-ccd-new-sensor/?do=findComment&comment=4077440'>More sharing options...
Marac Posted November 14, 2020 Share #12 Posted November 14, 2020 As you are in the UK, there is a company in Norfolk that can replace the glass cover on the original sensor. The company is called Advanced Camera Service, give them a call. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted November 14, 2020 Marac, hi Many thanks 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted November 23, 2020 I am boxing up my camera and sending it to ACS, they seem confident of a repair for potentially a few hundred pounds, fingers crossed 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted November 23, 2020 Share #15 Posted November 23, 2020 1 hour ago, IWC Doppel said: I am boxing up my camera and sending it to ACS, they seem confident of a repair for potentially a few hundred pounds, fingers crossed I've used them for many years, they have converted my M8 to IR (but said it was extremely hard and would not do another M8.) I've had a few Leica T's converted, as well as many others over the years and I have always been very impressed with their work. Might be time to start looking a nice Leica M9P with original sensor issue for under £1000, perfect partner for my M9M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted November 23, 2020 Share #16 Posted November 23, 2020 5 hours ago, IWC Doppel said: I am boxing up my camera and sending it to ACS, they seem confident of a repair for potentially a few hundred pounds, fingers crossed Please let us know how it goes & keep us updated. Best Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredbonhomme Posted November 30, 2020 Share #17 Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) Yes, keep us advised because it would be great to have someone able to fix it in Europe ! Edited November 30, 2020 by fredbonhomme Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted December 9, 2020 Share #18 Posted December 9, 2020 Well I am delighted to confirm that I have had a chat with Advanced Camera Services today who have just successfully replaced the sensor glass on an M9 Monochrome (if someone from this forum sent their monochrome to them then be happy, it's fixed.). I had every confidence in their ability. Now, there will obviously be a disclaimer to sign but I think this is excellent news for all of us with an M9 series camera (even M9-P) because we now have a verified solution in England. I cannot quote prices yet, but I can tell you this, it is very reasonable considering other companies charge £800+postage overseas. Happy Xmas everyone. Long live the M9 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted December 9, 2020 Share #19 Posted December 9, 2020 On 11/23/2020 at 2:57 PM, IWC Doppel said: I am boxing up my camera and sending it to ACS, they seem confident of a repair for potentially a few hundred pounds, fingers crossed I believe it is your M9M they have fixed, congratulations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredbonhomme Posted December 10, 2020 Share #20 Posted December 10, 2020 On 11/23/2020 at 5:58 PM, Marac said: I've used them for many years, they have converted my M8 to IR (but said it was extremely hard and would not do another M8.) I've had a few Leica T's converted, as well as many others over the years and I have always been very impressed with their work. Might be time to start looking a nice Leica M9P with original sensor issue for under £1000, perfect partner for my M9M. That’s excellent news !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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