Dead pixel? Dust? inside electronic Viewfinder.

[lillyphoto]

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First time shooting in low light and dark backgrounds and noticed this little spec inside the viewfinder. Not a single mark on the lens or lcd screen.

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[ricky1981]

Hard to tell but looks like a dead/faulty pixel, if it bothers you then return it for a replacement. No point putting up with it if it will niggle at you each time you use it

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[d0c0m001]

Did you buy this from a Leica store? If so, I will at least show this to the rep...

[viramati]

Not saying nothing is there but I can't see anything in your photo

[jaapv]

Probably a dead pixel. One of the things I dislike in EVFs.

[jip]

EVF = more pixels* = more chance of faults!

 

* compared to none in a OVF ^^

Edited July 17, 2015 by jip

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Have you never seen any dust particles or bright specks in an OVF?

[bernie.lcf]

Have you never seen any dust particles or bright specks in an OVF?

 

well, you don't usually see anything when looking through the viewfinder... but it is still annoying when you find one and this would happen ever so often with the M viewfinder

[lillyphoto]

Spoke with Leica repair department this morning and sent them pictures. I sent it out for them to look at it. If it's dust, they will remove. If it's a pixel, they will replace. 

To be continued...

[lillyphoto]

The Q finally came back today. The EVF was actually scratch from the inside. Obviously from production. I'm not sure how it passed quality control. Anyways, the problem is worse now. I turned it on to test and took a picture, and it completely froze on me. I have to take the battery out to power off. I kept testing it and it seems like after a picture is taken, it locks up. I then reset the camera from the menu, and now after it powers on, I have nothing but a black screen. None of the buttons are responsive and I still have to eject the battery to shut down the camera. What a nightmare! I let service know about this issue and at this point, they said we should replace it. But one huge problem, they can't because they don't have any in stock. I hope I didn't get a lemon. This is so frustrating!!

[viramati]

Not good and anyone in your position would be pretty upset

[Lee Martin]

The Q finally came back today. The EVF was actually scratch from the inside. Obviously from production. I'm not sure how it passed quality control. Anyways, the problem is worse now. I turned it on to test and took a picture, and it completely froze on me. I have to take the battery out to power off. I kept testing it and it seems like after a picture is taken, it locks up. I then reset the camera from the menu, and now after it powers on, I have nothing but a black screen. None of the buttons are responsive and I still have to eject the battery to shut down the camera. What a nightmare! I let service know about this issue and at this point, they said we should replace it. But one huge problem, they can't because they don't have any in stock. I hope I didn't get a lemon. This is so frustrating!!

 

well you answered your own question re Leica Quality Control . Not checked before the sale, and clearly not before sending it back after repair. 

[algrove]

Just quickly return it to your dealer for a replacement.