lorna Posted February 9, 2007 Share #41  Posted February 9, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I noticed nobody posted under this topic for a while, but I have a story so I will. The sensor on my LC1 died recently after about 2 years of usage. THe symptoms were just like one of the users posted- a melted picture on both the LCD and the electronic viewfinder. I sent my to USA Panasonic Corporate and they took a little while but were helpfull. Since my warranty expired I had to pay the full price for the repair but it was only about $160.00 which is not bad for a whole new sensor. You can find more information here  Where to Service Panasonic Products  I am still waiting for it to arrive but it should arrive today. I will let you know if they fixed it and what the status is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mark_a_h Posted February 9, 2007 Share #42  Posted February 9, 2007 I noticed nobody posted under this topic for a while, but I have a story so I will. The sensor on my LC1 died recently after about 2 years of usage. THe symptoms were just like one of the users posted- a melted picture on both the LCD and the electronic viewfinder. I sent my to USA Panasonic Corporate and they took a little while but were helpfull. Since my warranty expired I had to pay the full price for the repair but it was only about $160.00 which is not bad for a whole new sensor. You can find more information here  Where to Service Panasonic Products  I am still waiting for it to arrive but it should arrive today. I will let you know if they fixed it and what the status is.  Makes me wonder if we can get a D2's faulty sensor replaced by Panasonic. That price seems really reasonable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share #43 Â Posted February 10, 2007 Makes me wonder if we can get a D2's faulty sensor replaced by Panasonic. That price seems really reasonable. Â indeed, i suspected they would do that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
comapedrosa Posted February 10, 2007 Share #44 Â Posted February 10, 2007 I hope my trusty D2 fails soon so I can justify buying more M glass!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_l Posted February 10, 2007 Share #45 Â Posted February 10, 2007 from the link above! Â If your camera model begins with DMC ----- If the unit is over the 90 day warranty period but within the 1 year part warranty period, the flat rate repair charge is $102.50 (Return Shipping Included). If unit was purchased over 1 year ago, the flat rate repair charge is $161.50 (Return Shipping Included). Please include a check or a credit card number to eliminate any delays in processing your repair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chouhsin Posted February 11, 2007 Share #46  Posted February 11, 2007 My D2 just died today!!! I was shooting in a swimming competition, a humide condition mentioned below. (( I hope I can get mine repaired free.  Hsin  There have been recorded failures in humid environments, perhaps there is an association As to the sensor, while Panasonic make there own sensors, if you take the wider view that these cameras were short run to test the market for L1, then perhaps the sensor was sourced from Sony who were at the time providing the 2/3" to many makers.  With respect John, they are doing the right thing here, they are accomodating D2 owners out of warranty on a redundant product, be happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share #47 Â Posted February 11, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hsin you should be fine contact your Leica agent in Paris are you sure its the sensor ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chouhsin Posted February 11, 2007 Share #48 Â Posted February 11, 2007 Riley, Â I think so. I had this terrible tripe image in the viewer (discribed on the first page of this thread) before everything fails. And I also noticed that my battery was drained before everything stopped. Â I'll contact local Leica first thing tomorrow.... Â I love this camera. I don't want it to die just so soon. Â Â Hsin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share #49  Posted February 11, 2007 you should be fine then they usually do a little extra work like clean up the lens etc  familiarize yourself with this thread  Leica Camera AG - Extended customer service for LEICA DIGILUX 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chouhsin Posted February 11, 2007 Share #50  Posted February 11, 2007 I think my D2 read my mind. I was fascinated by the new Panasonic compact Lumix FX30 and thought of getting one as my pocket camera. He knew I was trying to be unfaithful so he just commited suicide....  you should be fine thenthey usually do a little extra work like clean up the lens etc  And do they repaint the peeling marks on the lense? Some of the numbers on my D2 is wearing off....  familiarize yourself with this thread Leica Camera AG - Extended customer service for LEICA DIGILUX 2  Thank you, I already printed it out.   Hsin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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