[Leica] M9 reliability question

[Douglas Barry]

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.
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> 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.
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> Cheers,
> Nathan
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> Nathan Wajsman
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>> On 01 Jun 2016, at 14:22, Frank Verizon 2 2016 <red735i at verizon.net> 
>> wrote:
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>> 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
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>> 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.
>>
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