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M9 replacement sensor looks totally different. . |
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11-29-2010
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Corroding tank M9 35 ASPH
jamato8 is offline
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M9 replacement sensor looks totally different. .
I had to send my M9 in for repair a while back. The glass on the sensor was separating. I am used to the way the surface looks as I clean it on a regular basis for dust as I do my Canons. I use the magnifier from the maker of Lens Pen.
Anyway, when I looked at it today, the first time since I got it back, the reflections are totally different. With the magnifier and internal lights it uses it is almost impossible to see the sensor because of the strange reflections that are almost polarized. They are totally different than the original sensor. I got the dust off but I had to keep adjusting my eyes and move the magnifier up and down to see the surface.
Anyway, the repaired M9, after I adjusted the focus because it came back close focussing with my calibrated lenses, is very sharp.
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M2 (got as NOS in 1974), M9, Biogon 25mm 2.8, 35 ASPH and 50 Summicron, 50 DR, 90 Elmarit (1st model), 90 Elmarit-M, 90 Summicron Pre ASPH, Elmar 135, Thumbs-Up (great finally my camera feels solid in my hand). Leica user since 1969 (IIIC 50 Summitar, still have)
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11-29-2010
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... likes film.
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I can't say anything about your M9 but just had a look at your pbase galleries and liked a lot what I saw. Very good work.
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11-29-2010
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ederek is offline
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Sounds like the description for my sensor, unit purchased in April. Perhaps there was a slight change?
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11-29-2010
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ampguy is offline
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How is UV/IR sensitivity? I'm guessing they may have gone with stronger filtering, to keep up with the DSLRs??
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11-29-2010
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Nikkor AIS
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Taken with Nikkor 45 2.8 ED PC-E on D3
Here is a shot of the original M9 sensor. |
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11-29-2010
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Corroding tank M9 35 ASPH
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When I shine a light on my new sensor I get a multitude of reflections going in different directions. It is bizarre looking. I mean the camera is sharp and to be honest as sharp as my 5DII but with a little better range. I can go to 100 percent and the image still looks like a full frame shot.
I found out that for a scratched LCD screen, because the entire back has to be replaced (real smart Leica) the cost is 750 dollars. Over a tenth the cost of the whole camera?
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M2 (got as NOS in 1974), M9, Biogon 25mm 2.8, 35 ASPH and 50 Summicron, 50 DR, 90 Elmarit (1st model), 90 Elmarit-M, 90 Summicron Pre ASPH, Elmar 135, Thumbs-Up (great finally my camera feels solid in my hand). Leica user since 1969 (IIIC 50 Summitar, still have)
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11-29-2010
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Corroding tank M9 35 ASPH
jamato8 is offline
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maddoc
I can't say anything about your M9 but just had a look at your pbase galleries and liked a lot what I saw. Very good work.
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Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed viewing what I have seen here, so far.
M9, 50 Summicron at 2.8. ISO 160. Decreased sharpening to 1.
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M2 (got as NOS in 1974), M9, Biogon 25mm 2.8, 35 ASPH and 50 Summicron, 50 DR, 90 Elmarit (1st model), 90 Elmarit-M, 90 Summicron Pre ASPH, Elmar 135, Thumbs-Up (great finally my camera feels solid in my hand). Leica user since 1969 (IIIC 50 Summitar, still have)
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12-01-2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jamato8
When I shine a light on my new sensor I get a multitude of reflections going in different directions. It is bizarre looking. I mean the camera is sharp and to be honest as sharp as my 5DII but with a little better range. I can go to 100 percent and the image still looks like a full frame shot.
I found out that for a scratched LCD screen, because the entire back has to be replaced (real smart Leica) the cost is 750 dollars. Over a tenth the cost of the whole camera?
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I found it to be the sharpest camera I have ever owned--much sharper than my 5DII.
As for the sensor, I'm surprised they don't charge more. Remember this is NOT a DSLR. It's got far less space, which limits configurations available. In addition, the whole sensor/AA/IR filter combination is a specially designed integrated component.
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