M9 suddenly died.

[Gabriel M.A.]

Heh... Leica apologists.

This and more words of genius brought to you by the School of Granovskinomics.

 

[davidbivins]

Just for clarification, Canon makes their own chips (and everything else). One way they seek to differentiate themselves is by being responsible for the entire product--no third party or hidden OEM.

Edit: just read further in the thread that Canon might have someone else make shutters and some lenses. I'll have to look into that.

Few camera manufactures if any, are large enough to produce all of the ICs used in a product. The Sensor, and processor, being most important are often produced by the Big guys. Nikon is rumored to be making their own sensors currently. All of this electronics rely on chips produced by others. The world is full of knockoffs. It's true in the electronics world too. Forgeries are common and cost makers of electronics products much grief. Have a look at the article and search for many others if you're interested. Many of us have had this trouble and it comes to a trace of custody from the maker to the buyer. It's a very serious problem. Don't blame Leica..

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/news/4253628