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Subject: [Leica] Leica M9 sensor v x 100 series X-Pro Series XT series
From: mak at teleport.com (Mark Kronquist)
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:33:47 -0700
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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

> 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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Replies: Reply from lluisripollphotography at gmail.com (Lluis Ripoll) ([Leica] Leica M9 sensor v x 100 series X-Pro Series XT series)
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