[Leica] Leica M8 and M9 Sensor Problems?

[Geoff Hopkinson]

Mark, Leica Camera just use the same name for each model now. The S2 was
replaced by the S (typ 006) and the new model with the CMOS sensor and a
lot more upgraded will be the S (typ 007)
It is in advanced development but not serial production as yet. I would
guess it will be available during 2015. I have no idea how I would be able
to pay for it yet, but then I have about 8000 frames with my S2 so far and
it is hardly worn out!
By the way the current model S is now cheaper with the identical features,
a couple of cosmetic changes and a new name S-E.
Because of what I focus on now, if I need to I will sell every bit of my M
equipment to get there if I can, maybe 12 months time.
I think that the new camera will be that good (as would be the new
Hasselblads etc with their newest sensors).
I have two superb S lenses already and really need no more for my work.


Cheers
Geoff
http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman

On 12 December 2014 at 11:06, Mark Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com> wrote:

> Is the S model in development the CMOS S or is that already out. I thought
> it was already out. If not should be!
>
>
> On 12/11/14 7:35 PM, "Geoff Hopkinson" <hopsternew at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Using that sensor technology and partnership is continuing for Leica
> Camera
> > in any event. It is the basis for the new S model in development as is
> the
> > associated processor design.
> >
> > I'll just stick to the boring facts ;-)
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers
> > Geoff
> > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman
> >
> > On 12 December 2014 at 09:47, Richard Man <richard at richardmanphoto.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Bob, the rumor mills does say there will be a Monochrom with the T240
> CMOS
> >> sensor.
> >>
> >> However, I have my M9 since Feb 2010, and have not have any alignment
> issue
> >> with the RF. YMMV.
> >>
> >> On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 2:44 PM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> So I wonder if it's worth getting the MM... It has the M9 rangefinder
> >>> mechanism that is, frankly, pretty awful in holding alignment compared
> to
> >>> the 240 and now the sensor problems. As my Nocti would probably be
> glued
> >> to
> >>> the MM, this is probably show stopper. I can check the Nocti with the
> 240
> >>> live view: the RF is still aligned.
> >>>
> >>> Any opinions? Is there an MM 240 in the works??
> >>> Just mulling it all over.
> >>> Bob
> >>>
> >>> On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 8:31 AM, Robert Baron <robertbaron1 at gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> You're right, it is just the M-9, M9-P, M-E and M Monochrom.  I
> misread
> >>> the
> >>>> portion about Past Issues.
> >>>>
> >>>> --Bob
> >>>>
> >>>> On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 10:25 AM, zoeica at mac.com <zoeica at mac.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> M8 used a different sensor so no affected. Sucks if Leica really knew
> >>>>> about this when manufacturing was taking place.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Yes, it's nothing new in the digital age. Both Canon and Nikon have
> >> had
> >>>>> sensor issues before and both were slow to acknowledge it even though
> >>> it
> >>>>> was clearly an issue with users.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Chris Williams
> >>>>> www.zoeicaimages.net
> >>>>> 504-231-6261
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ----- Reply message -----
> >>>>> From: "Robert Baron" <robertbaron1 at gmail.com>
> >>>>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
> >>>>> Subject: [Leica] Leica M8 and M9 Sensor Problems?
> >>>>> Date: Tue, Dec 9, 2014 11:16 AM
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I just stumbled across this and wondered if it had been discussed on
> >>> the
> >>>>> LUG  (I'm a very sporadic reader lately):
> >>>>>
> >>>>> http://lavidaleica.com/content/new-leica-ccdgate-scandal-afoot
> >>>>>
> >>>>> It is a pretty long piece but if you read it to the bottom you'll
> >>> perhaps
> >>>>> find some troubling - if true - information.  On the other hand, this
> >>> all
> >>>>> may just be 'the cost of doing business' in the digital age.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> --Bob
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
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> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --
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> >>>
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> >>
> >>
> >>
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