[Leica] M9 reliability question

[Richard Man]

I have not replaced my sensor yet, and I bought it in Feb 2010, which is
like 70 years in digital years. Then again, I still shoot with my Olympus
E-3 for events, and that's from early 2008.

On Tue, May 31, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Mark Kronquist <mak at teleport.com> wrote:

> Correct me but from what I head Sensor Rot will, eventually recur   All
> hail the M2/3/4/4-2-4-P M6 MP et al all sensor rot free forever
> > On May 31, 2016, at 9:05 PM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
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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 exactly had a stellar record.
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> > TIA,
> > Nathan
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