Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/06/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have no idea when the cutover date was. I am basing my statements on Peter Klein?s post. 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 22:43, Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote: > > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information