[Leica] Leica M9 sensor corrossion

[Mark Kronquist]

replacement glass should cure the problem for good though there are risks but if you and many do love the look of the m9 kolari has great reviews. red dot repair used to offer them 
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> On Apr 15, 2024, at 10:57 AM, Lluis Ripoll via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
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> I have a problem with my M9: sensor corrossion, I’m looking for a reliable service for repair it, if possible in Europe, the only I’ve found are: Kolaris https://kolarivision.com/product/leica_m9_repair/, and https://maxmax.com in USA, and https://advancedcameraservices.co.uk in UK. I read generally good references but someones not good.
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> I would like ask if someone know some references and/or other Companies that are able to do this work.
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> I know that no one replace the sensor.  The repair consist to remove the glass that is corroded and replace with new sealed glass. I have read that this operation has risks of contamination and that in the long run the problem could be reproduced.
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> I’m not interested to buy another Leica, I only use the M9 for family records all my other work is with film as you know, the problem is not rush, at wide apertures and cloning the bad signs I can still work but the defect is in progress and I guess that soon I shall take a decision. Thank you very much in advance.
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> Saludos cordiales
> Lluis
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