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Spastic Menu Dial


ricardojh

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Hi all. I have had my current X1 for 7 months, use it most days and like it. On a recent trip to New York, and sporadically in the past at home, when attempting to use the menu dial and associated buttons, it advances at will, forward, back and forth, and with just the slightest touch. Before I send it to New Jersey, I thought I would ask if anyone has had similar problems. Thanks.

Rich

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Yes my X1 also developed the "spasticity" of the menu dial about 6 months after I got it. I have learned to live with it as it happens very infrequently and can usually correct it by jogging the menu wheel back and forth a couple of times. I am now past the warranty period and I just don't feel like sending in the camera for a probable costly repair but above all, I just don't want to be without the camera for an extended period.

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Thanks so much everyone for all the replies. I'm feeling the same way that most of you are. I don't want to go through the hassle and expense of mailing the X1 away. My only concern is that it doesn't lead to a complete "sorry I don't work anymore" malfunction. Rich

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I'm going to be traveling soon and I want to try an avoid any issues with my camera, so I sent it in to Leica New Jersey for a complete check up. I told them about the spasms my dial has been having. I already miss the camera, but hopefully they will make the corrections. I will keep this forum informed. Rich

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It's not an issue for my X1, but as pvac mentioned, it may be due to the large circular wheel not locating in a detent properly. Just joggle the wheel until you feel it locate a notch. Probably due to an electronic connection or such. jm2cw

Enjoy the travel.

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Mine has done this twice in the four months I have owned it. I just switched it off and on again and it went away. Haven't had an instance in the last few weeks, but I take on board the comments about the wheel not locating in one if the indents properly. I will take a closer look at this if the problem happens again.

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Update: My X1 was returned from New Jersey after 2+ weeks (not bad). BUT after just a few shots, the problem returned. It's now back in Allendale for a second try. Although they seem very nice there, I have not been impressed with their work. This is the second time they haves returned a camera without repair. Last summer, I had the issue with dust on the sensor. It came back in the same condition and they ultimately replaced the camera.

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