Category Archives: Leica M9

The Leica M9 is ten years old: an interview with Stefan Daniel

The French website Mizuwari published an interview with Stefan Daniel on the 10th anniversary of the Leica M9 camera. Here are a few quotes (Google translation):

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The Leica M9 camera was announced 10 years ago today

The first full-frame digital rangefinder, the Leica M9, was officially announced 10 years ago (M9 0n 09.09.09). Many Leica fans still consider the M9 one of the best Leica cameras ever made mainly because of the 18MP CCD sensor.

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Leica M9 summer repair special: full CLA overhaul service for $350 (US only)

Leica USA now offers a summer repair special for Leica M9 cameras (includes also the M9-P, M-E and the first M Monochrom): full CLA overhaul service for $350, this is 36% off the regular price of $550 (valid through September 20, 2019). The estimated turnaround time is two weeks. Here are the details from Reddotforum:

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You can get a la carte refurbished Leica M9 cameras in Wetzlar for €2,800

You can get a la carte refurbished Leica M9 cameras in Wetzlar for €2,800 (Leica M9-P for €3,000) –  here is a report from Jonathan Slack:

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Leica M8, M9 and M240 cameras firmware hacked

Alexander Hude hacked/reversed engineered the Leica M8, M9 and M240 cameras firmware and made a very detailed post about his finding. Here is a recap:

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Leica increased the price of the M9/M9-P/M-E/Monochrom CCD sensor replacement

Leica increased the price of the CCD sensor replacement for the Leica M9, M9-P, M Monochrom and M-E cameras:

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Leica M10 added to the M9 CCD corrosion upgrade program

The Leica M10 camera is now added to the M9 CCD corrosion upgrade program – that means you can trade-in your M9/M-E/M9-P/Monochrom camera that has the CCD corrosion issue for a new Leica M10. Here is the upgrade pricing:

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Leica M9 sensor test data added at PhotonsToPhotos

PhotonsToPhotos added test data for the Leica M9 camera to their database where you can now compare the dynamic range vs. ISO setting between different camera models and manufacturers on this page. Here are a few screenshots (click for larger view):

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