Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/06/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nathan, I'll pick your brain if I might as a Google search has failed to clarify this. I didn't realise the sensor replacement was date critical. The private one near me here in Ireland had its sensor replaced 6 months ago by Leica. I presume that's ok? If so, I just might make him an offer. Douglas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nathan Wajsman" <photo at frozenlight.eu> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 8:22 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] M9 reliability question > Thanks to all who have replied. So the story is not that simple?not only > do I need to know whether the sensor has been replaced but also whether it > has been replaced with the old one or the new one. I have asked the seller > when the replacement got done. > > And no, I do not want to deal with the hassle of sending a camera to > Germany and then waiting for who knows how long. My previous experience > sending my M8 for repair back in 2009 or 10 was not that great. > > Cheers, > Nathan > > Nathan Wajsman > Alicante, Spain > http://www.frozenlight.eu <http://www.frozenlight.eu/> > http:// <http://www.greatpix.eu/>www.greatpix.eu > PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws > <http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws>Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ > <http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/> > Cycling: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator > <http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator> > YNWA > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> On 01 Jun 2016, at 14:22, Frank Verizon 2 2016 <red735i at verizon.net> >> wrote: >> >> I would buy the one that has not had the sensor replaced, if I could >> determine the replacement is required. Then I would send it in for sensor >> replacement, getting the complete camera checked out and adjusted for >> free. >> >> There are those that would say buying a non-current digicam is silly. You >> are buying old technology. Not as good. My argument is that if it does >> the job you want, when you buy it, the age of the technology is not >> relevant. >> >> The M9 has proven itself to me to be reliable and a great back end for >> Leica glass. >> >> $2500 is a bargain >> >> Frank >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Jun 1, 2016, at 12:05 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> >> wrote: >> >> 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 had a stellar record. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information