Text: Owen
In December 2014, Leica admitted that some M9, M9-P, M-Monochrom and ME cameras had a “corrosion” problem with the CCD sensor, causing images to have abnormal spots of white “halo” due to the Caused by defects in the coating of glass flakes.
Although Leica used to provide replacement sensor services for the affected models, some cameras with “corrosion” problems cannot be repaired as the CCD sensor is no longer produced. In order to compensate users who failed to repair the CCD photosensitive element, Leica once launched an upgrade plan, hoping to attract the users involved to replace the new Leica camera with a large discount.
However, since Leica announced its “upgrade” plan last time (2020), its products have changed to varying degrees, so Leica decided to add the newer M11, SL2-S and Q2 Monochrom to the “upgrade” option, The “cost” of the “replenishment” upgrade has also been simplified. Now under the new upgrade plan, the upgrade prices of all affected CCD sensor models (M9, M9-P, M-Monochrom and ME) are all uniform, and will not As before, there is a complicated price list for upgrades.
【Upgrade options and required price】
Upgrade to Leica M11: US$6,295 (equivalent to HK$49,101)
Upgrade to Leica SL2 body with M-Adapter L adapter ring: US$4,895 (equivalent to HK$38,181)
Upgrade to Leica SL2-S body with M-Adapter L adapter ring: US$3,695 (equivalent to approximately HK$28,821)
Upgrade to Leica Q2: US$4,095 (equivalent to HK$31,941)
Upgrade to Leica Q2 Monochrom: US$4,495 (equivalent to HK$35,061)
But everyone should pay attention to this information from a foreign Leica-themed discussion forum, and Leica Hong Kong has not made any announcement. If you need friends, please wait patiently for any official announcement from Leica.
source:Leica Rumors
