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Subject: [Leica] M9 reliability question
From: mak at teleport.com (Mark Kronquist)
Date: Tue, 31 May 2016 21:36:27 -0700
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Correct me but from what I head Sensor Rot will, eventually recur   All hail 
the M2/3/4/4-2-4-P M6 MP et al all sensor rot free forever
> On May 31, 2016, at 9:05 PM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> 
> wrote:
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> I have always said that once the M9 prices come down to a level that I am 
> prepared to pay, I will buy one. Well, in the past week I have seen two 
> for sale, for $2500 and $2200, respectively. The one I saw this morning 
> has had the sensor replaced. Those prices are within my range, but I now 
> have doubts about reliability. Clearly, buying an M9 that has not had a 
> sensor replacement is out of the question; but in case one has had it, is 
> the new sensor reliable?or is it just a matter of time before it starts 
> rotting just like the original one did? And are there other reliability 
> issues besides the sensor? Digital Leicas have not exactly had a stellar 
> record.
> 
> TIA,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
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