PeterGman Posted February 18, 2009 Share #341 Posted February 18, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Everyone thats responded, I appreciate the support, BTW my camera was replaced with minimal cost to myself, so I'm active again with my new M8, The damaged M8 is now a spare it's usable gives that old fashion glass plate look especially when I convert the files to B/W. The technician is a Authorized Kodak DCS camera and back repairer for Oceania I trust him with the job of removing the filter and replacing it with a new protective cover for full spectrum capture. Just an other note Leica Replaces the complete image sensor assembly if you damage the filter in any way, It's happened to the local importer distributor in Oz - their technician put a little to much pressure on the sensor cover glass. (estimate to repair was A$6,000.00). all the Best Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Hi PeterGman, Take a look here Anatomy of the Leica M8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wlaidlaw Posted February 18, 2009 Share #342 Posted February 18, 2009 Peter, I have to say this is all quite worrying news for those us who wet clean. Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 18, 2009 Share #343 Posted February 18, 2009 I have to say this is all quite worrying news for those us who wet clean. Wilson, the camera has been on the market for around two and a half years and this is the first time I've heard of anyone cracking a sensor - and let's remember it wasn't the owner doing the cleaning. I wouldn't worry. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 18, 2009 Share #344 Posted February 18, 2009 This is one known instance in, say, 30,000 odd M8s sold? Just not worth getting concerned about in my book. Sorry to hear about your cracked sensor cover though, Peter. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share #345 Posted February 18, 2009 Pity this thread has got hijacked because of someone's carelessness in cleaning their sensor. There isn't a problem with the M8 sensor cover glass, can we drop it please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 18, 2009 Share #346 Posted February 18, 2009 There isn't a problem with the M8 sensor cover glass, can we drop it please? There will be a problem if we do though. Sorry Mark, couldn't resist. This will be my last off topic post on what I have to say is one of, in not _the_ most fascinating threads on the forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caparobertsan Posted February 18, 2009 Share #347 Posted February 18, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Everyone thats responded, I appreciate the support, BTW my camera was replaced with minimal cost to myself, so I'm active again with my new M8, The damaged M8 is now a spare it's usable gives that old fashion glass plate look especially when I convert the files to B/W. The technician is a Authorized Kodak DCS camera and back repairer for Oceania I trust him with the job of removing the filter and replacing it with a new protective cover for full spectrum capture. Just an other note Leica Replaces the complete image sensor assembly if you damage the filter in any way, It's happened to the local importer distributor in Oz - their technician put a little to much pressure on the sensor cover glass. (estimate to repair was A$6,000.00). all the Best Peter WELCOME TO FORUM! WELL MY M8 HAVE TO GO BACK TO GEMANY AGAIN! i AM CONSIDERING TO BUY NEW TOY. RICOH GX200 OR PANA LX-3. I GUESS YOU ARE KEEEPING OLD M8, HA~ kaZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeseedm8 Posted July 21, 2009 Share #348 Posted July 21, 2009 I use an M8 purchased Nov 2007, I use it every day however the top is now coming away from the body of the camera at the shutter release side, do you know how to fix it back kind regards Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #349 Posted July 21, 2009 Iain Assuming you have the correct tools... 1. Remove the base plate, battery and memory card 2. Using a P000 cross-head screwdriver, remove the 5 screws in the base and lift out the plastic plate. 3. Insert a 75mm P00 cross-head screwdriver into the hole highlighted on the right and feel for the captive cross-head screw at the top of the camera. 4. Tighten the screw, do not overtighten; you do not want to strip the thread of the lug in the top plate. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/21079-anatomy-of-the-leica-m8/?do=findComment&comment=969338'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 21, 2009 Share #350 Posted July 21, 2009 I think it would be wiser to let Leica or a camera repairman use a torque-limited screwdriver for the job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steich Posted July 21, 2009 Share #351 Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) btw: I just noticed that during one of the three times my M8 has seen ER Solms so far, a small yellow dot was painted at the inner top of the battery compartment (inside, hardly visible). Could this be some kind of mark to show that certain hardware fixes (e.g. faulty transistor) have already been made? Has anyone else seen a similiar mark in their camera? I´ll add a photo later... Regards Stefan Edited July 21, 2009 by steich Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeseedm8 Posted July 21, 2009 Share #352 Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks Mark & Jaap for the fast feedback, I will send it to Leica tomorrow Best wishes Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #353 Posted July 21, 2009 No dots here on my upgraded cameras... I think it's quite easy to judge when the screw is tight enough but I didn't want Iain to think it should be ultra-tight. Maybe he doesn't want to go to the lengths of sending the camera back to Solms for a 5 minute job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #354 Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks Mark & Jaap for the fast feedback, I will send it to Leica tomorrow ...or perhaps he does.... LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted July 21, 2009 Share #355 Posted July 21, 2009 ...or perhaps he does.... LOL Mark - whatever, you are a star to provide the information. (it's a kind of compliment you know . . . I hear they can be terribly effective) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #356 Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks Jono for your kind words. Hope you're well and the hound too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakley Posted July 22, 2009 Share #357 Posted July 22, 2009 Wilson, the camera has been on the market for around two and a half years and this is the first time I've heard of anyone cracking a sensor I'm aware of TWO cracked M8 sensors just in Austin, where I live. It's not common, but it does happen. We may have rather more M8s per capita here than elsewhere, but I don't think my sample is wildly non-representative. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted July 22, 2009 Share #358 Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks Jono for your kind words. Hope you're well and the hound too! I'm fab thanks . . hound is off to the vet for a lump, but otherwise hale and hearty (going a little grey around the muzzle). I hope all is well in Nortonland . . . I presume you'll repeat this performance when the S2 comes out ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdemas Posted July 24, 2009 Share #359 Posted July 24, 2009 Mark, Thanks for the guided tour of the M8 innards. I will have even more appreciation for it the bexttime I lift it to my eye. Having been in the semiconductor industry I found the chip sets interesting, some familiar competitors. Great job and thanks again! Kent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyIII Posted July 24, 2009 Share #360 Posted July 24, 2009 Very interesting. Thanks for undertaking the project and sharing the photos. Rocky Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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