I'm assuming my M9 is toast...
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Bill Clark
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Did you format the card first?
newsgrunt
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don't think formatting is going to help this situation. sensor looks like it's toast
rscheffler
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it's very probably the camera, but just to be sure, have you tried a different card reader? I've seen corrupted files due to the card reader, though this doesn't look like that. Also, are you seeing the same thing with in-camera Jpegs vs. DNG? Just trying some variables to eliminate before sending it off...
35photo
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Files appear like that on the back of the camera... I only shoot DNG
35photo
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Always do format after a download...
farlymac
PF McFarland
I'd say you've got a transporter beam in the middle of your living room.😱
But yeah, that does look like sensor damage.
PF
But yeah, that does look like sensor damage.
PF
35photo
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Haha, aliens invading my living room... I reset the camera and it got worse... Almost no image.. Yep sensor or main board are toast... Any idea how much the repair is, I'm guessing well over $1,000...?
icebear
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If your M9 also has the corrosion issue, you might get a new sensor replaced for free.
35photo
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That I know... This doesn't look like corrosion to me..
rfaspen
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That is a major bummer. I'm being genuine here.
I suppose the only thing to do is send to Leica and brace yourself. If its a whopper estimate, you don't necessarily have to proceed. I hear stories of Leica having pity for folks with such cameras and offering nice trade in deals, etc. Ya could get lucky that way?
Regardless. This would ruin my day.
I suppose the only thing to do is send to Leica and brace yourself. If its a whopper estimate, you don't necessarily have to proceed. I hear stories of Leica having pity for folks with such cameras and offering nice trade in deals, etc. Ya could get lucky that way?
Regardless. This would ruin my day.
35photo
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Yeah, I'll probably send it in and see what happens... My expatiations are set really low... Luckily I have some other cameras that I more than capable, just love having the option to shoot with my leica lenses..
jaapv
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This is strangely reminiscent of the “Scotty, beam me up” banding on the first batch of M8 cameras late 2006. Send it directly to Leica Wetzlar, there is a small chance that they might surprise you.
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Any thoughts on how to support the growth of corrosion?
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traveler_101
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I guess it is better to laugh than to cry, but hell when you spend that kind of money on a digital camera it is rather upsetting. Can it repaired and at what cost?
35photo
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Hmm, I downloaded the repair form, in the US says to send to to New Jersey.. can I send it directly to Germany? Need advice some advice?
jaapv
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Yes, you can send directly to Germany (taking heed of the customs regulations for repairs), which certainly makes a difference.
35photo
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Customs regulations for repairs? Sounds like a tax? How much is that?
Fraser
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I think Leica may surprise you, but if possible try and send to Germany rather than US.
Good luck.
Good luck.
35photo
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Would this be the general consensus to send it directly to Germany for the best Service?
This is the address on the Leica site which I would assume is correct, since I've also seen a Solms address as well...
What type of paper work do I include, a print on the issue basically? Anything else?
Leica Camera AG
Leica Customer Care
Am Leitz-Park 5
35578 Wetzlar
Germany
This is the address on the Leica site which I would assume is correct, since I've also seen a Solms address as well...
What type of paper work do I include, a print on the issue basically? Anything else?
Leica Camera AG
Leica Customer Care
Am Leitz-Park 5
35578 Wetzlar
Germany
