Category Archives: Leica M9

Just announced: new IDS Works modular grips for Leica M9 and Leica M Typ 240 cameras

IDS Works introduced new modular grips in different configurations for the Leica M9 and Leica M Typ 240 cameras (international shipping available): IDS modular grip for Leica M9: order here | additional information Designed to be ultimately light weight and blend in to the original design for the Leica M9 series (M9, M9-P, M Monochrom). This […]

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IDS Works to introduce new modular grips for Leica M9, M240, and Q3 cameras

IDS Works will soon introduce new modular grips for Leica M9, M240, and Q3 cameras and a new limited edition grip (pictured above): IDS Works already offers modular grips for Leica Q2, M10, M11, and M film cameras:

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Leica has announced new pricing and camera options for the CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program

Leica has announced new pricing and camera options for its CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program – see the full details at ReDotForum. Here are the latest upgrade options and pricing (now the M11, SL2-S, and Q2 Monochrom cameras are eligible):

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The Leica CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program will also get more expensive on April 1st

In addition to the upcoming Leica price increase, Reddotforum reports that the CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program will also get more expensive on April 1st:

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Another company (Maxmax) is offering repair service for corroded Leica M9 CCD sensors

After my post over a week ago, several other companies popped up online that provide repair services for corroded Leica M9 CCD sensors. In addition to Kolari Vision, there is also Maxmax and at least one more company that I will mention online later once I get permission to do so. Here are the details on […]

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Kolari Vision is now repairing corroded Leica M9 CCD sensors for $1,000

Kolari Vision informed me that they are now repairing corroded Leica M9 CCD sensors for around $1,000. This is good news and timing because Leica recently discontinued their M9 CCD sensors replacement program. Here are the details from Kolari Vision:

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Leica M9 CCD sensors have been discontinued, defective sensors can no longer be replaced

Leica officially reported that M9 CCD sensors have been discontinued and are no longer in production. As a result, defective sensors from the corrosion issue can no longer be replaced. Here is the full text:

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Who has the most beautiful shutter sound: Leica M9, M240, M10 (shutter sound comparison)

This video demonstrates the various shutter sounds from the Leica M9, M240, and M10 cameras:

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