[Leica] sensor corrosion

[Howard Ritter]

Steve, the color of the diffuse light source doesn’t matter. I believe the characteristic image lesion is a tiny haloed or targeted spot.

See here: https://us.leica-camera.com/World-of-Leica/Leica-News/About-Leica-News/Global/2014/Important-Information-Concerning-the-CCD-Sensors <https://us.leica-camera.com/World-of-Leica/Leica-News/About-Leica-News/Global/2014/Important-Information-Concerning-the-CCD-Sensors>
and Google “Leica sensor corrosion” for more views and images.

My own recent experience (less than 3 weeks ago) with my M9 is that you have the option of either sensor replacement at no cost, or a trade up to a new model for a cost. I called Leica USA directly less than 3 weeks ago and was told to send my camera in with a cover letter indicating that I wanted the camera checked for corrosion and that if it were found, I wished to trade my camera towards a new one. The woman I spoke to indicated that I could have my choice of several upgrades, including the 240 and the 246, although I didn’t ask what all the possibilities were; for all I know, you might get credit toward an S.

I did as she said and 5 days ago UPS delivered a new M Monochrom (246). The charge for this upgrade was $3950, though Tina said she was charged $2900 and Bob mentioned something like $3500. I don’t know the reason for the different prices, as the woman I spoke with didn’t ask me the age of my M9 when she quoted a price to me.


> On Mar 12, 2016, at 3:20 PM, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> Other observations and your thoughts are appreciated.
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> many thanks,
> 
> Steve
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