[Leica] 240 vs M10p vs M9-p

[Frank Filippone]

To put a monetary swing on this issue....

Your bad sensor M9 is worth (arguably) around $100 ...... You will be hard pressed to get $1000.

The M9 Kolari Repair will cost $1,000

A USED M240 will cost about $3,000

A USED M10 will cost about $4500 ( more for certain versions)

The results of any of these actions means you have one camera working......

If you do not have the extra $$$, you have monetary choices to contend with.

Frank Filippone
BMWRed735i at Gmail.com

On 4/15/2024 10:53 AM, Mark Kronquist via LUG wrote:
> As you all know I am Brand Ambassador for Light Lens Lans, TTArtisan and 7/Artisans (and Candido Film among others) by nature i have to have main platforms to test (yes 240 and M10p are same sensor but we do cine lenses and M240 has video primitive but good for testing) Mo need for 272 D variants or p non p.  When all is said and done i prefer images kronquistm instagram from my M9 to even my M11.  Yes res is higher and ccd low iso and no live view pia but almost always i put a new lens on my M9-p for first go shots.  Replacement sensor with original type.  Ditto my Monochrome. Someday both will need new glass and Kolari  my two cents fix m9
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Apr 15, 2024, at 1:19 PM, Lluis Ripoll via LUG<lug at leica-users.org>  wrote:
>>
>> Thank you very much Mark and Frank, I have to read the information before to decide.
>>
>> I like the CCD rendition, maybe a Leica 240 would be a better decision, I have to test one of a friend.
>>
>> As said I’m not rush and I hope have  the time to consider all the possibilities.
>>
>> Many thanks
>> Lluis
>>
>>
>>> El 15 abr 2024, a les 21:24, Frank Filippone via LUG<lug at leica-users.org>  va escriure:
>>>
>>> I meant to add that you need to figure out WHICH cover plate glass you want installed.   It was the coating on the cover plate that was not corrosion resistant that caused the problem  Leica was told this but insisted on using it anyway.  Or so goes the story at the time.
>>>
>>> Kodak made the original sensor with cover plate.  Is of type KAF-18500
>>>
>>> Leica states that the original cover glass is of type S8612.  This does not easily correlate with the rest of the info we have.
>>>
>>> B55 was reported by Leica as the replaced cover plate glass.  Kolari offers B39 and B61 ( as of their current webpage).
>>>
>>> Read this:
>>>
>>> https://petapixel.com/2020/09/12/leica-m9-sensor-corrosion-due-to-dumb-design-decision-report-claims/
>>>
>>> Frank Filippone
>>> BMWRed735i at Gmail.com
>>>
>>>> On 4/15/2024 7:57 AM, Lluis Ripoll via LUG wrote:
>>>> 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: Kolarishttps://kolarivision.com/product/leica_m9_repair/, andhttps://maxmax.com  in USA, andhttps://advancedcameraservices.co.uk  in UK. I read generally good references but someones not good.
>>>>
>>>> I would like ask if someone know some references and/or other Companies that are able to do this work.
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> Saludos cordiale
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