AlbertoDeRoma Posted May 5, 2010 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have something that looks like a dirt spec on my Digilux 2. Quite noticeable from f/8 to f/11. Any suggestions on how to get rid of it? Other than sending it to Leica? Anyone else with a similar problem? Thanks a bunch! Alberto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ho_co Posted May 5, 2010 Share #2 Posted May 5, 2010 There was a case posted here where a D-Lux 4 had a hair on the sensor, so anything is possible. Personally, I would send it to Leica because I haven't the patience or muscle control to attack such a camera myself. Perhaps Mark Norton could offer instructions on the disassembly, since he previously published two different threads here on the disassembly of the camera. But I think the lens and sensor are a single assembly, so take someone else's advice on whether cleaning the sensor is a DIY proposition. Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted May 5, 2010 Share #3 Posted May 5, 2010 Actually, Howard, I think forum member Audidudi is probably the king of stripping down D2's and LC-1's. He converted one of his into an IR-only camera by removing the IR filter and he 'canabalised' a D2 and a LC-1 to make the only black D2. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted May 5, 2010 Share #4 Posted May 5, 2010 Great, Pete--he would then be an excellent source for information! My information was way out-of-date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted May 9, 2010 Share #5 Posted May 9, 2010 The lens, shutter and sensor are an integral assembly which is bolted onto the front of the camera. When I took my D2 apart, I didn't touch it and I don't know what alignment issues there would be if your removed the sensor to clean it. Depends I suppose what value you attach to the camera and what Leica will charge to CLA it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertoDeRoma Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted May 9, 2010 The lens, shutter and sensor are an integral assembly which is bolted onto the front of the camera. When I took my D2 apart, I didn't touch it and I don't know what alignment issues there would be if your removed the sensor to clean it. Depends I suppose what value you attach to the camera and what Leica will charge to CLA it. Thank you Mark and everyone else who has responded. I have the information I needed (i.e. the lens+shutter+sensor is an integral assembly) and I agree that it's something I should not tackle myself. Alberto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 9, 2010 Share #7 Posted May 9, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'd just Photoshop it, much easier and cheaper! That's a problem with fixed mount motorised lenses on digitals, dust works it's way in and you're stuck. How long before the first X1thread on this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted May 10, 2010 Share #8 Posted May 10, 2010 ............. How long before the first X1thread on this? Is that an invitation to start a thread? "What are the symptoms of dirt on an X1 sensor; and should we worry?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thawley Posted May 11, 2010 Share #9 Posted May 11, 2010 Is that an invitation to start a thread? "What are the symptoms of dirt on an X1 sensor; and should we worry?" Judging by recent forum topic trends, I think the thread title would need to be more along the lines of: Though the X2 is yet to be released, will they address the potential of dust on the sensor in future X2.1 or X3 versions.... and will they finally address the need for a suitable R lens adapter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertoDeRoma Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted May 11, 2010 Judging by recent forum topic trends, I think the thread title would need to be more along the lines of: Though the X2 is yet to be released, will they address the potential of dust on the sensor in future X2.1 or X3 versions.... and will they finally address the need for a suitable R lens adapter? Dang it John ... when I saw there was a reply from you I thought for a second you'd have a clever solution/idea . But I appreciated the funny comment anyway. As long as this thread is going down in flames, let's have some fun with it. Dusty your, Alberto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thawley Posted May 11, 2010 Share #11 Posted May 11, 2010 Dang it John ... when I saw there was a reply from you I thought for a second you'd have a clever solution/idea . But I appreciated the funny comment anyway. As long as this thread is going down in flames, let's have some fun with it. Dusty your, Alberto Sorry my friend... there's no real fix other than sending it in... and BE FIRM that they don't add to the problem. Believe me, I live with sensor dust continuously. I had Canon ship three new bodies to a track one year. I shot one 2 hour session with them. One of the bodies looked like a seagull sprayed it after eating Mexican food. It was unbelievable. I just work around it and touch up whatever needs touching up. It's never ending. Keep the aperture around f/5.6 or f/8 ... that will help. JT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertoDeRoma Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted May 12, 2010 One of the bodies looked like a seagull sprayed it after eating Mexican food. It was unbelievable. JT LOL, after this comparison I cannot complain since my problem is more akin to the dropping of a constipated hummingbird. Alberto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted May 14, 2010 Share #13 Posted May 14, 2010 My D2 came back from its six week holiday in Solms with a piece of dirt inside the viewfinder, it does not show up on the rear screen or the images. I've read so much about cameras coming back with faults they did not have before they went in that I would now think very carefully before sending anything for work which is not absolutely essential. Fortunately I had a rear screen protection film fitted because the camera came back with a large scratch right across it; who knows what damage would have been done if that was not in place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 14, 2010 Share #14 Posted May 14, 2010 The problem is you can send the D2 for sensor cleaning but a new speck of dust could work it's way in within days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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