Leica a la Carte is a la Dead

[David Hughes]

I know the problem, my car is worth less than the insurance costs as a trade in but it suits me and I know the beast and its little ways...

Regards, David

PS And who would buy an à la carte when there's so many M2's about and they don't get much better?

 

[CameraQuest]

Seriously? No source?

seriously?
how many sources are quoted on most rumor sites?

I am told Leica plans to kill this program in the not too distant future.

I'm sharing the info so those sitting on the fence about ordering a la carte
can get their order in before orders are closed.

 

[kshapero]

I bet it was a beauty.

🙂

Jeff

i think i showed it to you many years ago in Florida, but maybe not.

 

[michaelwj]

seriously?
how many sources are quoted on most rumor sites?

I am told Leica plans to kill this program in the not too distant future.

I'm sharing the info so those sitting on the fence about ordering a la carte
can get their order in before orders are closed.

And the issue is no one in this thread said they would order one without adding “if I could afford it”. No one is buying, so they stop selling.

 

[pyeh]

I ordered one. Stephen Gandy sufficiently spooked me into pulling my finger out. I hope his rumour is correct.

 

[mcfingon]

I ordered one. Stephen Gandy sufficiently spooked me into pulling my finger out. I hope his rumour is correct.

That sounds positive, Peter. Share a picture of it when you get it please.
John Mc

 

[pyeh]

Thanks, John. In fact I take all the reassurance I can get, after lashing out so bigly.

 

[dave lackey]

Peter,

You inspire me!:$

 

[gnuyork]

PS And who would buy an à la carte when there's so many M2's about and they don't get much better?

My next camera (unless I go for a 500CM instead).

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Maybe this programm as dead as Leicazenitshtain is alive...

 

[jaapv]

It is pretty lively for a corpse...

https://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Leica-M-a-la-carte

 

[David Hughes]

My next camera (unless I go for a 500CM instead).

I understand...

 

[jaapv]

Do you have a source for that?

I bet he hasn't...

 

[Huss]

I'm betting his source is more reliable than your Leica source that told you only 1% of M9s suffered from sensor failure.

I bet he hasn't...

https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147891

According to my sources the number of corroded sensors is low, in the order of 1%.

 

[benlees]

Why would they stop the program? Very easy way to generate extra $.

 

[rfaspen]

My own official research suggests a high rate of M9 sensor corrosion:

How do I come to that conclusion?

Every M9 owner I know has found corrosion (admittedly, some only found it recently). So, in my sample the corrosion rate is 100%.

Seriously, a few years back, I don't think anyone knew how the sensor issue would unfold. Now that we can look back over time, it seems reasonable to think all M9 family sensors will experience corrosion. In fact, I'm curious to know if there are any M9 (or family) sensors out there that have not yet experienced corrosion; or have they all succumbed by this point in time? I wonder if Leica is tracking these data -- they should be able to get a good handle on that question (statistically and rigorously).

 

[CameraQuest]

My own official research suggests a high rate of M9 sensor corrosion:

How do I come to that conclusion?

Every M9 owner I know has found corrosion (admittedly, some only found it recently). So, in my sample the corrosion rate is 100%.

Seriously, a few years back, I don't think anyone knew how the sensor issue would unfold. Now that we can look back over time, it seems reasonable to think all M9 family sensors will experience corrosion. In fact, I'm curious to know if there are any M9 (or family) sensors out there that have not yet experienced corrosion; or have they all succumbed by this point in time? I wonder if Leica is tracking these data -- they should be able to get a good handle on that question (statistically and rigorously).

except that Leica went to a new M9 sensor about a year ago.
There may or may not be a corrosion problems on the new type M9 sensor.

I do agree that on the first version M9 sensor,
corrosion seems to be a matter of when, not if.

 

[jonmanjiro]

I ordered one. Stephen Gandy sufficiently spooked me into pulling my finger out. I hope his rumour is correct.

Cooooool 😎

Do tell, Pete! What did you order???

 

[CameraQuest]

I bet he hasn't...

that is a bet you would lose.

 

[pyeh]

Cooooool 😎

Do tell, Pete! What did you order???

Ahh, not telling. Actually, I went for black paint, 0.58 VF, M3 rewind and advance lever, no script at all and special leather. Standard nylon strap (because I'll put on a Gordy or cord strap), standard framelines (ie includes 75mm). The leather choice might be the thing you object to, going by your reaction to my other 0.58 MP.
I'll have an unveiling party when it comes, which at Leica's glacial speed will be next millennium sometime.