Topsy Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share #21 Posted November 14, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, pgk said: One on my M9s has a fairly bad dent. I've got used to and would probably actually find it slightly disconcerting if I got it repaired (which I won't because the cost of a replacement top plate is far too high anyway to simply get rid of a dent) and it no longer looked like it does. Equipment which is used gets wear and tear for many reasons. I really wouldn't worry about it providing it works ok. I agree, now I'm thinking it's just adding to the character of an old camera. 👍 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marac Posted November 15, 2022 Share #22 Posted November 15, 2022 Many a good tune played on a beaten guitar. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted November 15, 2022 Share #23 Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) @Topsy Sorry to hear about your M9's accident - a dreadful incident! When you sens it in to have the rangefinder recalibrated, you could have the top plate replaced if there is a black M9 top plate on hand. Just a thought... Edited November 15, 2022 by Herr Barnack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share #24 Posted November 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, Herr Barnack said: @Topsy Sorry to hear about your M9's accident - a dreadful incident! When you sens it in to have the rangefinder recalibrated, you could have the top plate replaced if there is a black M9 top plate on hand. Just a thought... Thanks @Herr Barnack but I won't be sending it anywhere for recallibration I did that myself the other day and it's fine now. I'll just live with the reminder of how clumsy I was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69xchange Posted November 16, 2022 Share #25 Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) Good thing you are a user and not a collector. Regardless, my condolences for your m9 top plate , but like you said.. at least it’s still working! Edited November 16, 2022 by 69xchange 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 16, 2022 Share #26 Posted November 16, 2022 It's sods law. I bought a new turntable recently and put a record on to make sure it was working OK. I didn't realise the antiskate wasn't set up and it promptly scratched the record which happens to be a hard to find and expensive recording! On top of that the scratch affected only 2 tracks, which were of course my favourites on the album. I will forever be reminded of my bad luck when I listen to that album! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted November 18, 2022 Share #27 Posted November 18, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 11/15/2022 at 5:09 PM, Herr Barnack said: ..... you could have the top plate replaced if there is a black M9 top plate on hand. Just a thought... Some years ago I was quoted around the €700 mark for a replacement top plate. Dents aren’t worth that much to me 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share #28 Posted November 18, 2022 52 minutes ago, pgk said: Some years ago I was quoted around the €700 mark for a replacement top plate. Dents aren’t worth that much to me Me neither. 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted November 18, 2022 Share #29 Posted November 18, 2022 1 hour ago, pgk said: Some years ago I was quoted around the €700 mark for a replacement top plate. Dents aren’t worth that much to me €700 some years ago probably equals €900 or more nowadays. Just a guess... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knipsknecht Posted November 18, 2022 Share #30 Posted November 18, 2022 Oh, that’s interesting. Two years ago I dropped my Leica M9 and send it to Leica for a check plus a new top plate of the M9-P. I just looked up the bill from Leica, and I had to pay 390,- € for the top plate and about 25 € for the work. Let’s add 19% taxes we get something about 494,- Euro. That’s not cheap, but I wouldn’t call it Leica-expensive either. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share #31 Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Knipsknecht said: Oh, that’s interesting. Two years ago I dropped my Leica M9 and send it to Leica for a check plus a new top plate of the M9-P. I just looked up the bill from Leica, and I had to pay 390,- € for the top plate and about 25 € for the work. Let’s add 19% taxes we get something about 494,- Euro. That’s not cheap, but I wouldn’t call it Leica-expensive either. No but given that mine is now working fine still a waste of money for a dent although an M9-P top plate sounds interesting/tempting. Edited November 18, 2022 by Topsy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knipsknecht Posted November 18, 2022 Share #32 Posted November 18, 2022 vor 11 Minuten schrieb Topsy: No but given that mine is now working fine still a waste of money for a dent although an M9-P top plate sounds interesting/tempting. … if you want to torture yourself a little bit😈: https://www.l-camera-forum.com/classifieds/item/1881-verkaufe-m9-p/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share #33 Posted November 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, Knipsknecht said: … if you want to torture yourself a little bit😈: https://www.l-camera-forum.com/classifieds/item/1881-verkaufe-m9-p/ That is indeed torture, If I didn't already have 3 M9s I would look seriously at that one. Oh the pain...................... Are 4 too many??????????????? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Michel Posted November 18, 2022 Share #34 Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Topsy said: That is indeed torture, If I didn't already have 3 M9s I would look seriously at that one. Oh the pain...................... Are 4 too many??????????????? An a fourth one could soon be available from my Leica dealer in Montreal Canada! T'was mine until a few days ago; I traded it with all my film Ms (3, 4 and 6)for new stuff fo my SL2 (keeping my M-P 240). In perfect condition! It should show up sometime at https://www.camtecphoto.com/fr/collections/leica-demos-doccasion-etc The M4 there used to be mine, bought new with a50 Summicron for about $400 Canadian back in 1969. Edited November 18, 2022 by Jean-Michel 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share #35 Posted November 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Jean-Michel said: An a fourth one could soon be available from my Leica dealer in Montreal Canada! T'was mine until a few days ago; I traded it with all my film Ms (3, 4 and 6)for new stuff fo my SL2 (keeping my M-P 240). In perfect condition! It should show up sometime at https://www.camtecphoto.com/fr/collections/leica-demos-doccasion-etc The M4 there used to be mine, bought new with a50 Summicron for about $400 Canadian back in 1969. La-la-la-la I am not listening............. 🤣 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Bonn Posted November 20, 2022 Share #36 Posted November 20, 2022 https://www.reddotcameras.co.uk/m-accessories/18412-leica-m9-top-plate.html £250…. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted November 20, 2022 Share #37 Posted November 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, Adam Bonn said: https://www.reddotcameras.co.uk/m-accessories/18412-leica-m9-top-plate.html Good spot - @Topsyget your hand in your pocket! Advantage of serial number being on flash shoe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share #38 Posted November 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, Adam Bonn said: https://www.reddotcameras.co.uk/m-accessories/18412-leica-m9-top-plate.html £250…. Plus the cost and time away for fitting etc, tempting but not tempting enough............. 🤞 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Bonn Posted November 20, 2022 Share #39 Posted November 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, Topsy said: Plus the cost and time away for fitting etc, tempting but not tempting enough............. 🤞 Isn’t it a few screws and a ribbon cable? If it were me… I think I’d get it and keep it for a rainy day… you obviously love the M9 (no argument here!) and have 3, they seem to be forever cameras for you, and spares will get harder to find, more expensive and likely less mint over time reddot also have a base plate for a hundred 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share #40 Posted November 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Adam Bonn said: Isn’t it a few screws and a ribbon cable? If it were me… I think I’d get it and keep it for a rainy day… you obviously love the M9 (no argument here!) and have 3, they seem to be forever cameras for you, and spares will get harder to find, more expensive and likely less mint over time reddot also have a base plate for a hundred You make a good point Adam and I will look again but since I am now retired but not yet old enough to draw my state pension I have to think hard about these kind of purchases. Like I say though you do make a good point. 👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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