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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.

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. 

After weeks of indecision and half measures, Leica AG has finally bitten the bullet and done what should have been done in the first place. All CCD sensors in M9-series cameras which exhibit signs of corrosion will be replaced without charge. This "goodwill arrangement" is also extended to cover the replacement sensors. Furthermore, anyone who has been charged for the repair will have their money refunded.