As per Leica Rumors-
This is no rumor- I've followed OnSemi, which bought out Kodak's CCD Division years ago. Last time I checked- almost all CCD products were gone from the product list. Same with Teledyne Dalsa- Full frame CCD sensors are no longer offered.
I'm glad both my cameras have the new sensors in them, the M Monochrom under Warranty and the M9 done for under $1K. Both cameras came back like new.
If you are looking to buy a CCD based Leica M- make sure it has the new sensor in it. Replacement CCD's are all gone.
Leica M9 CCD sensors have been discontinued, defective sensors can no longer be replaced - Leica Rumors
Leica officially reported that M9 CCD sensors have been discontinued and are no longer in production. As a result, defective sensors from the corrosion issue can no longer be replaced. Here is the full text: The production of the CCD sensors for the Leica M9 models has been discontinued. Therefore, subsequent deliveries are no longer […]
leicarumors.com
This is no rumor- I've followed OnSemi, which bought out Kodak's CCD Division years ago. Last time I checked- almost all CCD products were gone from the product list. Same with Teledyne Dalsa- Full frame CCD sensors are no longer offered.
Repair capacity for camera models Leica M9 / M9-P / M9 Monochrom / M-E // 2020 // Global // Leica News // World of Leica - Leica Camera AG
Latest information concerning the repair capacity for camera models Leica M9 / M9-P / M9 Monochrom / M-E
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I'm glad both my cameras have the new sensors in them, the M Monochrom under Warranty and the M9 done for under $1K. Both cameras came back like new.
If you are looking to buy a CCD based Leica M- make sure it has the new sensor in it. Replacement CCD's are all gone.