Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/06/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nathan & Douglas, A search turned up this: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/258531-m9-sensor/ Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 6/1/2016 3:53 PM, Nathan Wajsman wrote: > I have no idea when the cutover date was. I am basing my statements on > Peter Klein?s post. > > Cheers, > Nathan > > Nathan Wajsman > Alicante, Spain > http://www.frozenlight.eu <http://www.frozenlight.eu/> > http:// <http://www.greatpix.eu/>www.greatpix.eu > PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws > <http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws>Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ > <http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/> > Cycling: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator > <http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator> > YNWA > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> On 01 Jun 2016, at 22:43, Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote: >> >> Nathan, I'll pick your brain if I might as a Google search has failed to >> clarify this. >> I didn't realise the sensor replacement was date critical. The private >> one near me here in Ireland had its sensor replaced 6 months ago by >> Leica. I presume that's ok? If so, I just might make him an offer. >> >> Douglas >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nathan Wajsman" <photo at >> frozenlight.eu> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 8:22 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] M9 reliability question >> >> >>> Thanks to all who have replied. So the story is not that simple?not only >>> do I need to know whether the sensor has been replaced but also whether >>> it has been replaced with the old one or the new one. I have asked the >>> seller when the replacement got done. >>> >>> And no, I do not want to deal with the hassle of sending a camera to >>> Germany and then waiting for who knows how long. My previous experience >>> sending my M8 for repair back in 2009 or 10 was not that great. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Nathan >>> >>> Nathan Wajsman >>> Alicante, Spain >>> http://www.frozenlight.eu <http://www.frozenlight.eu/> >>> http:// <http://www.greatpix.eu/>www.greatpix.eu >>> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws >>> <http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws>Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ >>> <http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/> >>> Cycling: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator >>> <http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator> >>> YNWA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 01 Jun 2016, at 14:22, Frank Verizon 2 2016 <red735i at verizon.net> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> I would buy the one that has not had the sensor replaced, if I could >>>> determine the replacement is required. Then I would send it in for >>>> sensor replacement, getting the complete camera checked out and >>>> adjusted for free. >>>> >>>> There are those that would say buying a non-current digicam is silly. >>>> You are buying old technology. Not as good. My argument is that if it >>>> does the job you want, when you buy it, the age of the technology is >>>> not relevant. >>>> >>>> The M9 has proven itself to me to be reliable and a great back end for >>>> Leica glass. >>>> >>>> $2500 is a bargain >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>> On Jun 1, 2016, at 12:05 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> I have always said that once the M9 prices come down to a level that I >>>> am prepared to pay, I will buy one. Well, in the past week I have seen >>>> two for sale, for $2500 and $2200, respectively. The one I saw this >>>> morning has had the sensor replaced. Those prices are within my range, >>>> but I now have doubts about reliability. Clearly, buying an M9 that has >>>> not had a sensor replacement is out of the question; but in case one >>>> has had it, is the new sensor reliable?or is it just a matter of time >>>> before it starts rotting just like the original one did? And are there >>>> other reliability issues besides the sensor? Digital Leicas have not >>>> had a stellar record. >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >