[Leica] Leica M9 sensor v x 100 series X-Pro Series XT series

[Peter Dzwig]

Lluis,

for some reason I missed this -  and I don't understand why.

I too would suggest a Fuji. I have used the XE-1, XE-2 and X-Pro (I have 
an X-Pro1). They are all very good machines of their type and the lenses 
are interchangeable between the three and are a lot cheaper than Leicas, 
fortunately.

The XE-1, XE-2 are, with a smallish lens, very much like a mix of a Q 
and a classic Leica in feel. The X-Pro is a great camera but bigger: 
more like a later Leica. I travel with either with a an XE-2 with a 
18-55 2.8 - 4 zoom on it (Fuji, too).

They - and the lenses are available for a few hundred Euro

The downside :-( Image quality is not up to Leica standards because the 
number of pixels is relatively low (but adequate unless you want to 
print very large). Unfortunately they don't shoot in B&W which you have 
to do in post-processing.

The glass is very good, IMHO, but again not up to Leica standards but it 
*is* widely available *AND* you can get an M- to X-mount adapter so you 
can use your Leica glass if you want to.

Otherwise great as everyday cameras, but stick with film too!

All the best,

Peter

On 16/04/2024 16:33, Mark Kronquist via LUG wrote:
> 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
> 
>> On Apr 16, 2024, at 8:19 AM, John McMaster via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>>
>> The Fuji X100 (I have the original) images look nothing like that from an M9 (which I still have)....
>>
>> 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
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 11:27 PM Lluis Ripoll via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
>> 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:
>>> 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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Dr. Peter Dzwig