One third issue

[matts]

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I have an M9 with the latest 1.716 firmware and I'm finding that in my first few dozen shots (this camera is second hand), I've noticed that I too have gotten the bottom/top 1/3 issue:

 

Pretty much identical to: Significant M9 Problem. - Photo.net Leica and Rangefinders Forum

 

I also got a couple unreadable files. Not 0mb but just listed as problematic by Camera RAW.

 

I've been using a brand new Transcend Class 10 32 GB card, but I just ordered two Sandisk Ultras at 16gb in case.

 

Is the issue still caused by chimping when the card is writing?

 

Ideas?

[Hosermage]

how do you transfer the files? I've read that it's not reliable to use USB cable connected to the camera, safer to take out the card and use a card reader.

[jaapv]

Well, you will have to provide some more information rather than point to a rather nastily trolled thread on Pnet (thanks for reminding me why I never go there...:roll eyes:) to get a sensible answer.

Post a problem image. Does it show up on the camera LCD? Did you try another SD card?Did you shoot DNG, JPG or both? Does it show up on both files? etc..

[haroldp]

I have had trouble with Transcend class 10 on my M9, but none with the Transcend class cards which are just as fast (on the M9).

[250swb]

 

Ideas?

 

It is the card, try another, and do what David suggested, use a card reader to transfer images to your PC.

 

Steve

[matts]

I always use an external reader.

 

On the camera, I remember seeing one problem image which was maybe 1/5 band of correct image and the rest below was just colourful noise. I don't recall noticing that many issues on camera.

 

I will definitely thoroughly format my card again, though I have read that this issue may occur when one plays through while the camera is writing from the buffer.

 

Other things to note: I shoot uncompressed RAW and try not to use continuous (though I select it accidentally from time to time nor do I bracket.

[eritho]

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Looks like this:

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/121053-corrups-files-anyone-seen.html

[matts]

Looks like this:

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/121053-corrups-files-anyone-seen.html

 

Thanks! Precisely my issue, except this is with firmware 1.716 and there seems to be little posted on issues after that November update.

 

Has there ever been a solution or do you just have to hope it doesn't happen on a critical image? Are there at least precautions one needs to take?

 

I also was using Lightroom 4, so it isn't a CaptureOne issue.

 

Thanks

[01af]

I have an M9 with the latest 1.716 firmware ...

What firmware version do you have?

 

 

I've been using a brand new Transcend Class 10 32 GB card, but I just ordered two Sandisk Ultras at 16 GB in case.

I would try a different card, and I would stay away from SanDisk cards, particularly from the Ultra which is known to cause problems frequently. Try Pretec or Panasonic.

[eritho]

Thanks! Precisely my issue, except this is with firmware 1.716 and there seems to be little posted on issues after that November update.

 

Has there ever been a solution or do you just have to hope it doesn't happen on a critical image? Are there at least precautions one needs to take?

 

I also was using Lightroom 4, so it isn't a CaptureOne issue.

 

Thanks

 

Mailing the files to Solms and waiting two month I got this answer:

"Dear Mr. Thomsen,

Thanks for your mail.

The newest firmware is available. Please have a look to our homepage "downloads".

Thanks.

 

Leica Camera AG - Downloads

 

 

Kind regards

 

Customer Service"

 

As I have not experienced the problem since changing firmware I thought the problem was gone. But now I don't know. It will probably show up again when you are shooting the picture of a your lifetime