Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2024/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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