I just had lunch with a friend (like an hour ago) and we discussed this. He has the M9-P, he recommended I get the M9. All the same points as you said in this video...:)

Congratulations, enjoy it, is a excellent camera, like no other.

I did exactly the same thing buying used with sensor corrosion. Best decision ever. Love the camera to bits, and for how I use it at gigs with really fast wide open apertures, the spotting doesn't present too much of a problem. Regarding high ISO performance, the trick is to get the very best exposure you can in camera. 1600 iso is more than useable and the results are excellent IF you get it right in camera. The RAW files are really not that flexible for pushing an pulling like files from newer systems and I think this is were a lot of people go wrong. I have a few slideshow videos on my channel taken with the M9 if you're interested.

For more lens options, look at the inexpensive M mount Voigtlanders like the Nokton 35mm f1.4 v1, Color Skopar 35mm f2.5, Ultron 28mm f2 (original M version), Heliar 75mm f2.5 or f1.8, etc. Fast lenses will help hide the corrosion in the edges, and these lenses render beautifully on the M9.

Congratulations! Enjoy the Leica experience 🙌

I did enjoy the video. I was all set to comment that you should spend the money to fix the sensor corrosion and then you said you did that. Sounds to me like a great avenue to get into a Leica.

I had an M9-P loved it but sold it as I was worried about the corrosion issue , even though it had none. Loud shutter was offset by the lovely colours from it. Enjoy it.

Hey M9 owner here.. also bought it for the film like sensor.. My one was replaced however so no corrosion problems. If you really like the classic Leica film look I would not waste money on cheap modern lenses eg TT or 7 Artisans. The beauty of the M mount is you can super cheaply convert any LTM Leica Thread Mount lens to M. Particularly the Canons.. 50/1.8 and 50/1.4 are fantastic lenses. Also the Canon 28mm 2.8 is a tiny beautiful wide angle. Many of the older Canons are in better shape than early Leica.. and boy do they glow nice on an M9 sensor. Oh yeah also all the thread mount Nikkor Lenses.. I mean theres a world of lenses that you can fit on the M9 and still have rangefinder coupling.

Just got mine back from Kolari and it's perfect. It's like getting a new camera for about $120 bucks.

I got mine for 6 month now and i love it. The colors are the best part of it imho :) the after two month i had big issue with saving the pictures on my sd-card, tried multiple ones and search for solutions....nothing worked till i updated the firmware again on the latest one, since then no more issues on that part. Sensor is corroted too but i dont care that much, its noticable at f5.6+ for bright sunny days i just take an ND 8x filter and everything is fine. i wish you a great time with this amazing Camera, greetings form germany :)

My M9 was a little over 2G CDN with Slight scuffs on top BUT the sensor was Replaced by Leica Germany with the Updated CCD 11 sensor so far with no issues. It's my pride and joy for certain but next to my D200-Fuji X-Pro 1 it's a step up due to full frame. I'm on a budget (Joke with Leica?) so refurbished second hand with Cannon/CV/Leica legacy lens LTM some M Mount ANY person with basic light play can still achieve excellent results with out breaking the bank. It's just good practice and working with any tool you have to create great results. Sure the lens are older but the optical quality is still excellent. Not striving for digital perfection super HD I feel it's closer to classic film look with the CCD sensor with out the cost and work of darkroom developing.

Although I don’t own any Leica cameras….I do understand where you’re coming from re an optical viewfinder…it’s a much more relaxing and natural experience using optical than electronic. And as for sensor technology I prefer the rendering of the older cameras. Like my D4s, D810 and Fuji Xpro 3.

You may want to keep the M9. It has limitations but the CMOS cameras have a different look. And it’s not easy to equalize the color in post with what comes out from an M9.

I know the feeling but the difficult part is staying and being content with the leica ecosystem (cost wise) I’m also a leica user invested in both the digital and analogue M and occasionally I do wonder why I put myself through the system haha. for now, I still enjoy it and as they say, we are merely one of the passenger (user) of our own leicas.

I especially like the color strict out from my M9. My favorite lens is the 35 mm Summaron f/2.8 for my travel.

Great video. I started with an M8 and immediately knew I wanted an M9. I got the M Monochrom and love it. For me the screen is simply to double check framing and alignment. I actually enjoy the grainy look on the higher ISO settings.

Great photos, how much editing was done to the files? Especially the shot with the cyclist. That really has a filmic look.

I know what mean about optical viewfiders, i have an olympus E3 with optical viewfinder and an olympus OM1 and i prefer to use the E3, the lcd screen is rubbish on that too but like you i use it like a film camera

State the goddamned price, what is this some sort of secret?? And how about you explain "sensor corrosion?" You have a very good eye, both for composition and for end result tones. I'd note that getting "Kodacolor" or "lovely b&w" is just something you do in Photoshop no matter the source (presuming sufficient data & the skill) but I empathize completely with anyone who doesn't want the added work.

OK thxs

Enjoy the heck out of it. 👍👍👍

thank you for your comments, can you please tell me the company witch repairs the sensor. And by the way its the first camera witch i really do not sell anymore....... Andreas from germany

Over a year later how do you feel about the camera now? I purchased an M8 because it was $1000 or more cheaper than the cheapest M9 on sale that was in good condition. Only thing I feel bad about is that it’s a crop sensor and now I have to buy a wider lens for any focal length I want

Sorry, I meant $1200 Bucks

How are you dealing with the viewfinder and having glasses? I tried one and had a hard time seeing the 35mm frame lines, it was rather annoying and felt cluttered.

I have mine untouched, feeling so offended to spend another thousand dollars for a mistake that the manufacturer did. As this camera has become old and slow over the years, in your case of $1200 + $1000, I would rather get a Nikon ZF.

you officially got the Leica virus. ;)

I think it's not fair to suggest a discontinued camera. No More sensors! No more new Battery. (Battery word is plural). Grain is ugly in Digital, it's noise. Not using modern Leica lenses really silly. i cannot afford them! Look what you paid! Use film! Use older Leicas. My M3 bought 57 years ago, still working. Perfect. A better viewfinder! Leica is a prestige brand trading on it's past. Leica shows more images and blogs than NIKON Canon Fuji Olympus Pentax! But it's still overpriced. Sure film costs but new Leica and sensor troubles. battery lock up, freezing on SD cards, Poor after sales service. I bought a Nikon D50. CCD sensor! Lens included $60. OK. Rest my case. My images very beautiful. about 7.5MP.