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Leica M9 CCD sensor corrosion upgrade now includes M11 family and Q3 cameras

News Jason Murray -
Owners of Leica's M9-series cameras with sensor corrosion can now upgrade to the latest Leica M11 cameras… but they will have to write off their beloved CCD sensor body.

M9 Sensor Corrosion: An explanation and a new opportunity for owners

Leica Mike Evans -
Following Leica's ending of the M9 sensor replacement programme, a New Jersey company comes to the rescue of stranded owners.

Leica Update: We explain about the new firmware and latest options for the M9 sensor programme

Leica Editorial Team -
Firmware updates for Leica's M11, Q3, and D-Lux 8 are available, addressing EU regulations and enhancing functionalities. The M9 sensor upgrade program now includes selected film cameras, with trade-in pricing outlined.

Leica M9: Looking back to a turning point in camera history

Leica Claus Sassenberg -
…both for Leica, and for me personally. The first time I saw a picture of the Leica M9 (I think...

The rise and rise of the Leica M9

Leica Mike Evans -
The Leica M9 occupies a unique place among digital rangefinders. The first full-frame M, with a CCD sensor, has achieved something of cult status and is in great demand, whether in colour or monochrome versions...

Leica M9: Comeback kid status for the seven-year-old digital

Leica Mike Evans -
Five years ago the Leica M9 was enjoying a new wave of popularity. Even in 2021 it's still a desirable "vintage" digital Leica...

M9 sensor replacement: Now you can turn your colour digital into a Monochrom

Leica Mike Evans -
More companies are now offering to replace your corroded Leica M9 Sensor. And you can now convert your colour camera into a Monochrom

Leica M9 sensor replacement ends. Upgrade to a newer model is now the only option

Leica Mike Evans -
Leica announces the end of the sensor-replacement scheme for those M9 models, and derivatives, suffering from the well-documented corrosion problem. Owners of problem cameras can now upgrade to a variety of later cameras.

Leica M9: First digital full-frame gets new lease of life

Leica Mike Evans -

Why is the Leica M9 enjoying such renewed popularity? Mainly because it is still a wonderful, simple, rewarding camera to use. Mike explores the phenomenon.

Leica M9: Comeback kid status for the seven-year-old digital

Leica Mike Evans -

Mike is constantly reminded of the relative resilience of the CCD-sensored M9 which was introduced all of seven years ago. The M8, with its APS-H cropped sensor, is still around in large numbers and still used daily by rangefinder enthusiasts. Can these classics overcome the rules of digital rot?

Settlement of Leica M9 sensor issue boosts used values

Leica Mike Evans -

Last month’s announcement by Leica that the M9 sensor problem had been solved should put new life into the used market for the CCD-equipped models. Earlier in the year, following reports of sensor corrosion, the market for used M9s and Monochroms definitely softened. Prices went lower as dealers found that many part-exchange cameras needed attention. For a time there was a worry that repairs would be chargeable.

Leica M9 Sensors: Injection of new life into used camera market

Leica Mike Evans -

Last week Leica did the right thing by taking full responsibility for the corrosion issue affecting all M9-series cameras, including the M-E and Monochrom. As a result, in just a few days, new life has been injected into the used camera market. It's no secret than in the two months leading up to last week's announcement, used M9s had been gathering dust on dealers' shelves. Confidence had deserted the market and, of course, word soon spreads around the Leica world. 

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