Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/06/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for that, Jim. It's very useful. Douglas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols at lighttube.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] M9 reliability question > 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 >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information