Good news for street photographers: the most beloved digital camera from Leica is available at Wetzlar starting from $2800.
And even better news: they are refurbished à la carte edition.

As photographer Jonathan Slack reported:

I was visiting Wetzlar early in July and visited the new Customer Care Reception (where the store used to be). First of all, I wondered at what a brilliant job they had done renovating my well-traveled WATE (Wide Angle Tri-Elmar). Then, when I looked at the display cabinets I realized they were filled with startlingly a la carte M9 cameras. Michel explained that they had space… and they had the cameras and the sensors and the shutters and thought it might be a good idea to put it all together.

I was so impressed I thought it might be nice to say a few words about what seems to me to be a great idea. I know so many people who regret selling their M9 but are worried about buying a second-hand camera which might be 10 years old. This is a great opportunity to get a guaranteed camera in a sexy cover at a great price.

Each camera has a brand new sensor (which won’t corrode). The shutter will have no more than 2,000 actuations (it’s designed to last for 50,000). Any worn parts are replaced or repaired. It comes with a Service Certificate showing the testing and shutter count. It also comes with a 1 year Leica Warranty. The body itself will be in excellent condition but may show some signs of use. Cameras come in Black Paint and Chrome.

M9 is €2,800
M9p is €3,000

How To Get One:

You can visit Wetzlar and pick one up from Customer Care (have lunch at the Leitz Cafe whilst they make up your ideal camera). Alternatively, you can contact Michel-Alexandre Razafimahefa at Leica Customer Care: michel.razafimahefa@leica-camera.com. He will be able to help you.

More info on Jonathan Slack’s website.