M9-P ccd:16

[JRT]

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I just received my first Leica and was very excited to start testing out the new to me M9P.  Once I started pushing the exposure I noticed what I believe to be a sensor calibration issue.  I’ve searched this forum to find a similar issue but not really match what I’m seeing.  The sensor is split in two (which makes me assume the sensor is stitched together and calibrated as one).  Wondering is this means the sensor on the camera I just purchased is bad or if it is fixable.  

sensor coating has been replaced by kolarivision BG39

Cheers,

Jeff

[jaapv]

That is a not uncommon complaint with Kolarivison refurbished sensors as we can read by the comments on this forum. I don't think there is a remedy, other than Photoshop.

Look at it this way: Leica and Kodak (successor) needed two years to redesign the sensor, and then replaced thousands and thousands of them, at a net sensor price of 1800 Euro. It is inconceivable that they did not explore the simple solution of replacing the cover glass by a commercially available one,saving themselves millions. Undoubtedly the conclusion was that the results were not compatible with their quality standards. I would return the camera and look for one that had the new sensor installed by Leica.

The Kolari route is an excellent option if you have a camera that is bricked by corrosion, it will be usable again with potentially some slight issues, maybe even no issues. But if you have a choice...