Category Archives: Leica M9

Leica Camera’s official response on the M9 sensor white spots/corrosion issue

By LR admin | Published: December 10, 2014

Leica Camera has issued an official statement on the Leica M9 sensor white spots/corrosion issues I reported earlier:

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Leica M9 sensor white spots/corrosion issues reported

By LR admin | Published: December 10, 2014

For the past few weeks l-camera-forum members have been reporting strange white spots/corrosion issues on Leica M9 cameras – see this and this thread for more details. Similar problems have also been reported for the M9-P, M-E and M Monochrome models. The white spots are probably due to corrosion on the top cover glass (Schott S8612) of […]

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Leica M9 and M9-P gift card promotions extended through January 31, 2013

By LR admin | Published: December 1, 2012

Leica Camera has extended the gift card promotion for M9 and M9-P cameras till January 31, 2013. For the next two months you will be able to purchase a Leica M9 for $6,495 and Leica M9-P for $6,995 (same price as the new M). Some resellers on Amazon have the M9 listed for around $6,300. Used M9 cameras […]

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Leica M9 in Ruthenium customized by HRR Manufaktur

By LR admin | Published: October 27, 2012

This customized Leica M9 in Ruthenium was created by HRR Manufaktur in Germany. My understanding is that they will be making a limited number of these M9’s. Price and availability is not public yet. The attached lens is the Noktor 50mm f/0.95 Hyperprime (there is currently one listed on eBay). Two more images of the customized Ruthenium M9 after the break:

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Used Leica M9 cameras sell for around $4,000 on eBay

By LR admin | Published: October 23, 2012

Used Leica M9 digital rangefinders currently sell for slightly above $4,000 on eBay (completed listings) – this is around $1,500 less than a brand new Leica M-E (priced at $5,450). With the exception of the frame selector, USB port and color/material, the M9 and M-E are basically identical cameras. Here are some of the active Leica M9 […]

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Leica M9 replica made out of Lego pieces

By LR admin | Published: September 29, 2012

Inspired by H.Y. Leung’s Lego Leica M8, Chris McVeigh created this Leica M9 replica completely out of Lego pieces. Back in 2010 someone actually built a functional Leica M8 based on the Lego Pink Digital Camera set (available on Amazon).

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Leica M9 and M9-P cameras now with up to $1,500 discount

By LR admin | Published: September 13, 2012

After the first price reduction, the Leica M9 and M9-P cameras are now further discounted on amazon.com: Leica M9 (black) now $5,999 Leica M9 (steel grey) now $5,999 Leica M9-P (silver chrome) now $6,499 Leica M9-P (black) now $6,499  

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