ShivaYash Posted May 23, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 23, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, My M8 was purchased new in 2008, so its eight now and I've shot around 12k exposures. I rarely use the screen however yesterday noticed a very feint light brown mark in the centre. The starting of the coffee stain I suspect :-( However when I enter the service menu and check the screen with a white background, there is no stain! Does this mean my sensor is at fault, and not the screen? I can't seem to see the mark on downloaded images, but I've not had a proper look. Very strange... any ideas? With best wishes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doc Henry Posted May 23, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 23, 2016 Coffee stain CS can exist on some M8. Mine has CS too and disappeared recently. The sensor is safe , only the screen is touched . It's not reparable by Leica but that does not stop to take pictures ... in digital RgH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 23, 2016 Share #3 Posted May 23, 2016 The same issue affected an old mobile phone I had. It seemed most noticeable on darker backgrounds. So it's not a problem peculiar to Leica. Just ignore it and carry on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShivaYash Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted May 23, 2016 Many thanks to both... I am rediscovering the M8 after 4 months with the M6Ti. Whilst I have the M-E, the M8 is pretty special and is making me question whether or not I should sell the M-E. Lets see, I get it back this Friday, and if I don't feel any love, I'll put it up for sale and cash in, before prices drop too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 23, 2016 Share #5 Posted May 23, 2016 If you like Kodak color , M8 and M9 or M-E (Kodak CCD sensor) are for you in digital M. As you know I am now back to film Rg H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShivaYash Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted May 23, 2016 If you like Kodak color , M8 and M9 or M-E (Kodak CCD sensor) are for you in digital M. As you know I am now back to film Rg H. Yes I know...! However having purchased a Pakon F135+ I too am almost shooting film only now... But lets see. I just find my digital images a little too much work, and this is why the M8 as Monochrom works, the files need (almost) no work, and just sing as they are... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 23, 2016 Share #7 Posted May 23, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes I know...! However having purchased a Pakon F135+ I too am almost shooting film only now... But lets see. I just find my digital images a little too much work, and this is why the M8 as Monochrom works, the files need (almost) no work, and just sing as they are... MM yes may be practice ...but artistic side not sure ,look at this link * (translated french-english Google) : I prefer pores skin (reproduced by grain of film) versus lines - edges of the face and pores skin "smoothed" and "cutting" by camera software , not natural at all IMO https://translate.google.fr/translate?sl=fr&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=fr&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.summilux.net%2Fforums%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ff%3D10%26t%3D51356&edit-text= Pakon is a good professional scan Rg H. * original link: http://www.summilux.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=51356 also in the "Focus review" : http://www.focus-numerique.com/test-1450/compact-a-objectifs-interchangeables-leica-m-monochrom-test-terrain-18.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 23, 2016 Share #8 Posted May 23, 2016 [...] Mine has CS too and disappeared recently. [...] +1 for my M8.2. Seems like this disappearing is common. I would not worry too much about coffee stain then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShivaYash Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted May 23, 2016 +1 for my M8.2. Seems like this disappearing is common. I would not worry too much about coffee stain then. Did you do anything for it to disappear... or just use it as normal? How long did it take? I'm not fussed, just interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 23, 2016 Share #10 Posted May 23, 2016 Did you do anything for it to disappear... or just use it as normal? How long did it take? I'm not fussed, just interested. For my case , several months , may be one year Nothing to do just wait and shoot ! H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted May 23, 2016 Share #11 Posted May 23, 2016 If anyone has had coffee stain, would you please help the M8 owners with your experience. How long does it take to disappear? Any coffee stains not disappearing? Did you first notice the stain after a long time, not using the camera? Any idea what may have caused the stain? Did the camera get very hot, or cold, before you noticed the stain? Many thanks... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 23, 2016 Share #12 Posted May 23, 2016 My silver M8.2 is from 2009. Coffee stain appeared in 2013 and disappeared in 2015. Camera had little use then as a backup to my M240. Moderate climate all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 23, 2016 Share #13 Posted May 23, 2016 Hi David, Usually it's at the center. From Pete, this may be due to dust which falls inside the screen . See this thread http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/240298-coffee-stain-in-2015/My M8 was purchased new in 2007 with an average use of the camera(I currently have 5000 triggers) because I also have 2 analog MI believe IMO that it is the frequent use of the screen (heat and poor heat removal ? ) which triggers the CS. Then I cut the screen when I use ... and one day spot disappeared Otherwise it is a very good camera being the best of Leica IMO specially in b&w This is a Kodak CCD sensor and the color is like Kodak Portra film ie "vivid"(as said Erwin Puts) and not "neutral" case of the CMOS M240 sensor. Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted May 23, 2016 Share #14 Posted May 23, 2016 Hi Henry, and OP Shiva and LCT Yes, I like the M8...have two... My thoughts on coffee stain...is due to glues delaminating, perhaps some sort of thermal shock, later resettling, and stain goes. Good it is only cosmetic... I am waiting to hear if anyone has a permanent stain...after say twelve months??? Other than that a very reliable camera...unless you smash the screen...yikes! all best, and thank you Shiva for opening the discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvanoamato Posted May 24, 2016 Share #15 Posted May 24, 2016 My M8.2 is from early 2009 (I bougth used last year) and the CS appeared 1 week ago. Not very disturbing indeed. I use it quite frequently. As the CS is very recent on my M8 I have no statistics... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShivaYash Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted May 24, 2016 With results like this, I'm utterly delighted and so glad I didn't sell upon getting the M-E. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted May 26, 2016 Share #17 Posted May 26, 2016 I recently got my Daughter and grand daughter (four days old) on M8 and CV 35mm f1.4. 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! 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/260764-m8-coffee-stain-a-question/?do=findComment&comment=3051418'>More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 26, 2016 Share #18 Posted May 26, 2016 Many congratulations, Grand-dad! I trust you had a glass, too? As far as the OP goes... My 8.2 has never (yet?) developed the CS and has been treated pretty much like any other bit of kit. Before I bought it I read-up quite a bit about the issue and the consensus was that it was (allegedly!) only noticed on cameras made during one particular period (there was no official proof to back this claim up, however). The vast majority of owners reported that the stain went away after 'a while'. Timescales varied enormously from a week or two to well over a year but it does seem like it goes away of it's own accord eventually. One curious thing is that I don't remember reading about any case where someone had the stain arrive and then disappear to report a subsequent re-appearance of the problem. Pip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted May 27, 2016 Share #19 Posted May 27, 2016 I am using my screen on very low light intensity and as little as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted May 27, 2016 Share #20 Posted May 27, 2016 I am using my screen on very low light intensity and as little as possible. Mmmm. I wonder Tobey... I chimp long and use my screen a lot for focus review. I've got used to the screen. It still shows good information. So both my M8's get a lot of normal brightness usage.. It's good we can keep each other informed, so easily.. all best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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