[Leica] sensor corrosion

[Steve Barbour]

> On Mar 12, 2016, at 12:32 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.fr> wrote:
> 
> My 2010 M9, 2012 MM and 2009(?) S2-P have all had sensor corrosion. The latter two had their sensors replaced FoC


FoC  means what?



> and still thinking about what to do with my M9..... Europe does not seem to offer a trade to the M(246) so will probably just have a new M9 sensor fitted...
> 
> Shoot a plain coloured area out of focus




must it be out of focus?



>  at f16  so as to give a Zone VI or so.
> 
> This is what my S2 looked like, can send you images from M9 and MM if wanted ;-)
> http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/250548-s2-sensor-corrosion/


thanks John, I will let you know.

btw we will be in Provence, near Gordes soon.



steve


> 
> john
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+john=mcmaster.fr at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Steve Barbour
> Sent: Saturday, 12 March 2016 9:21 p.m.
> To: LUG Group
> Subject: [Leica] sensor corrosion
> 
> I finally woke up to the possibility that this may be an issue with my M9 and my M monochrome. Bob Adler has been very kind in helping with some of the issues, and answering my questions.
> 
> 
> Has this been a common problem? Can one search for damage with a slate grey sky instead of blue? What sort of refund can one expect if damage is found? I assume the 246 is the trade in option for the monochrome, what is the trade in option for the M9?
> 
> 
> Other observations and your thoughts are appreciated.
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> 
> many thanks,
> 
> Steve
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