[Leica] M9 reliability question

[Sonny Carter]

There's some conjecture that sensor cleaning solution might be the culprit
behind degradation.

Photographic Solutions, maker of Eclipse and Sensor Swabs, long a go-to
answer from Leica cleaning, has recently added a product called
Aeroclipse.  From their site:



*We are recommending Aeroclipse for the Sony a7ii and a7rii. While Eclipse
is safe with proper cleaning technique, it can remove the coating with
prolonged cleaning and aggressive pressure. This is due to the pure
concentration of methanol in Eclipse. Aeroclipse, to render it
non-flammable, has considerably less methanol and is safe under all normal
circumstances and proper technique.*
A side benefit is that you can take Aeroclipse aboard airplanes as it is
not flammable.

To answer Doug's question, the switch over to the new sensor occurred last
summer; I'm not certain which sensor they installed in my M9, but I think
it is the original type.

My camera wasn't gone too long, just under eight weeks.  They completely
renovated the camera, including a new skin.   It is a nice camera.

On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 3:53 PM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> wrote:

> I have no idea when the cutover date was. I am basing my statements on
> Peter Klein’s post.
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> Cheers,
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> > On 01 Jun 2016, at 22:43, Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote:
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> > 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.
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> > ----- 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
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> >> 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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> >> Alicante, Spain
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> 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>
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> >>> On 01 Jun 2016, at 14:22, Frank Verizon 2 2016 <red735i at verizon.net>
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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.
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> >>> 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.
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> >>> The M9 has proven itself to me to be reliable and a great back end for
> Leica glass.
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> >>> $2500 is a bargain
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> >>> Frank
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> >>> Sent from my iPad
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> >>> On Jun 1, 2016, at 12:05 AM, 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 had a stellar record.
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