[Leica] M9 electrical problem

[Paul Roark]

​A free fix like the coverglass problem is probably my best hope.

Paul​

On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 9:33 AM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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