[Leica] M9 electrical problem

[Robert Adler]

Seems to be a problem that has hit a small number of M9s: lucky you... :-(
The same problem existed with the M240 but was fixed by a firmware upgrade.

Perhaps they would give you a good price on a trade-up? Never hurts to ask.


Bob Adler
www.robertadlerphotography.com
*"Capturing Light One Frame At A Time"*

On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 8:23 AM, Paul Roark <roark.paul at gmail.com> wrote:

> Have any of you had the electrical problem that was reported at
> http://www.popphoto.com/2011/08/leica-releases-response-to-
> m9-battery-problems
> ?
>
> I suspect I now have the problem.
>
> I thought that my original 2010 Leica battery was simply too old to hold a
> charge any more, so I replaced it with a new Leica battery.  The problem
> did not go away.
>
> A fully charged battery not only seems to not last very long, but the
> camera seems to get warm even when it is turned off.  I believe it has
> developed a short circuit of some type internally.
>
> Leica AG customer care has referred me to the Leica repair people in the
> US.  I'll let you know what I hear back.
>
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>
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