[Leica] M3 et al

Tue Apr 16 09:08:36 PDT 2024

A glad we could help. Several of us here often have Spare SM, M and R bodies so let us know, also I have found Camera West (Sean is owner) to offer a selection of superb condition Leica gear at fair prices while others (BMC) ask quite a bit more 

> On Apr 16, 2024, at 8:56 AM, Lluis Ripoll via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
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> Thank you very much again Jayanand, John, Mark, Don and others….
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> I have an extensive palette of Leica lenses that I enjoy to use, on the other hand I’m used to use an optical viewfinder with rangefinder manual focusing, in adition I’m a Leica user from 1978, for all these reasons I think that my decision will be send my camera to Kolaris, this will be the cheaper decision and the more comfortable for my work, I like the rendition of the M9 and this camera give me all I need, I can’t spend the money of a M10 or M11, if in the future I have the possibility to buy another camera it will be an M3, I really love that camera! I am genetically a film user and for me I consider that my digital experience was a mistake. I am very happy with my old junk!
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> Thank you very much to all for your advices, I really appreciate your comments and your time, the most important for me has been receive your good opinions about the Kolaris service.
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> Kindest regards to all!
> Lluis
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>> El 16 abr 2024, a les 17:33, Mark Kronquist via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> va escriure:
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>> Again, because we TTA and 7/A make lenses for the X Pro and XT  have several of each along with an X100f (four) current is the X100 VI (sixth gen ltd edition went for $15,800 on flea bay) no while quite good, no matter what simulation you set the images are not M9 (or 240 10/x or 11/x) quality
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>>> On Apr 16, 2024, at 8:19 AM, John McMaster via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
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>>> The Fuji X100 (I have the original) images look nothing like that from an M9 (which I still have)....
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>>> john
>>> ________________________________
>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica M9 sensor corrossion
>>> 
>>> Lluis,
>>> If you are using the M9 for only casual work, the practical solution would
>>> be to sell it for whatever you get, and buy a used fixed lens camera of
>>> the  Fuji X100 series - whichever iteration suits you - to take its place.
>>> I have used a Fuji X100S for this purpose for the last decade with no
>>> issues at all - in the last 11 years it has never gone within sniffing
>>> distance of a Fuji service centre. It is a fantastic camera with a very
>>> good, fastish 35mm equivalent lens, ideal for this purpose - a real, well
>>> designed workhorse.
>>> 
>>> I know talking practicality to Leica users is a mugs game, but that is my
>>> two bits! 😀
>>> 
>>> Cheers
>>> Jayanand
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>>> On Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 11:27 PM 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.
>>>> 
>>>> 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 cordiales
>>>> Lluis
>>>> 
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