fotografr Posted August 10, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 10, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Considering the problems that plagued the M8 for several months after it was released, I'm wondering how many people will get the M9 as soon as it becomes available? Do you think Leica learned their lesson about releasing a camera before it had been fully tested and evaluated? I pre-paid for my M8 six weeks before the dealer even had it in stock in Germany, so was one of the first to have one. But I went through four cameras in the first four months before getting one that worked (and it is still working). Due to that experience, I'll likely wait several months before purchasing the M9. What about you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted August 10, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 10, 2009 I need it by September 26th... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted August 10, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 10, 2009 I need it by September 1st seems unlikely Still, I bought one of the first M8's in the UK, and it has been back to Solms twice, once for the recall, and once for the upgrade. It's frightened me with lockups once or twice, but, basically it, and it's companion (bought 6 months later) have performed perfectly . . . the only cause for concern is the black chrome on the black one . . . which is gradually changing to silver chrome. If the M9 exists I'll buy one the first minute I can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted August 10, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 10, 2009 I have had a faulty M8.2 and an immediate replacement. The treatment I have received from my dealer (and Leica UK, of course!) means that I have already 'pre-ordered' an M9 in an unofficial way with my dealer. If it proves problematic I am confident I will be looked after in a similar way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erg Posted August 10, 2009 Share #5 Posted August 10, 2009 I received my M8 the first day it was released. I was pre-registered a few months in advance. As far as I remember there was a shortage of the M8 for the first two months. My M8 worked flawless from the first moment, except the banding effect that went away after Leica's recall to the CS. Concerning the M9, I believe that the announcement will be in September, and I assume that the first cameras will be delivered within a few weeks. I've pre-registered for the M9. I'm pretty confident that there is an M9 in the pipeline, but unlike the S2, an early announcement of the M9 would have cannibalized the M8.2 sales. The M9 sales will be essential to compensate the high development costs of the S2. That's why I think that Leica will soon deliver large amounts of M9's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erg Posted August 10, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 10, 2009 . . . the only cause for concern is the black chrome on the black one . . . I agree, that's also my only concern. I love the black chrome of the M8 and that's why I never wanted to switch to the black painted M8.2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted August 10, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 10, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) No hesitation in buying the M9. The price will determine which organs have to be sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyves Posted August 10, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 10, 2009 6 months wait to see how it perform. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delander † Posted August 10, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 10, 2009 I will wait to see how it does. One factor for those in the UK is that the VAT rate will go up from 15% towards the end of this year. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted August 10, 2009 Share #10 Posted August 10, 2009 I will wait to see how it does. One factor for those in the UK is that the VAT rate will go up from 15% towards the end of this year. Jeff Just back to what it was. More worrying is the rumour that we could have a 20% VAT rate ere long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccis Posted August 10, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 10, 2009 None whatesoever... Trust me on this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted August 10, 2009 Share #12 Posted August 10, 2009 Wait to see it in person + intensive testing by my good friends from the LUF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egibaud Posted August 10, 2009 Share #13 Posted August 10, 2009 I think real life testing is a must. Remember that some famous "testers" tried the M8 and made indepth reviews.... and no one mentioned the Infra Red problem nore the green banding.... until the M8 hit the real market. I think they lost quite a big chunk of credibility and I hope this time they will tell the full stroy or do deeper testing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmk60 Posted August 10, 2009 Share #14 Posted August 10, 2009 At least 6 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted August 10, 2009 It seems like a lot of people really are expecting the M9 to be announced soon. If Leica wasn't previously planning a release date in early September, I'll bet they are really scrambling to make that date now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted August 10, 2009 Share #16 Posted August 10, 2009 None whatesoever... Trust me on this. I'd be inclined to trust your judgement. Quite a few little hints from you lately Those NDA's are a PIA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted August 10, 2009 Share #17 Posted August 10, 2009 If Leica wasn't previously planning a release date in early September, I'll bet they are really scrambling to make that date now. I most sincerely hope they're not. That was precisely the reason some people had problems with the M8. Let the development team dictate when the product is ready for release, not the marketing people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egibaud Posted August 10, 2009 Share #18 Posted August 10, 2009 I most sincerely hope they're not. That was precisely the reason some people had problems with the M8. Let the development team dictate when the product is ready for release, not the marketing people. If september 9th is the day, don't worry about development, it must have been done months ago when M9 was not even a rumour. Now they must be in full production for the D-Day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted August 10, 2009 Share #19 Posted August 10, 2009 If september 9th is the day, don't worry about development, it must have been done months ago when M9 was not even a rumour. Now they must be in full production for the D-Day. i know, I was responding to Brent's suggestion that if it wasn't the date Leica might be tempted to get something ready by then to counteract the web rumours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cirrus1 Posted August 10, 2009 Share #20 Posted August 10, 2009 Leica Rumors There is a post about the M9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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