Deliberate1 Posted September 3, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yesterday, while shooting for several hours at an agricultural fair, my 006 had what I would characterize as a seizure.While checking an image, the data in the strip at the top of the screen suddenly dropped into the screen and made this bizarre vertical dance, back and forth, all the way down to the bottom of the screen. The image behind was thoroughly distorted as well. I immediately popped the battery. Once rebooted there were no repeat faults. Anyone else ever seen this? Thanks. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted September 3, 2017 Share #2 Posted September 3, 2017 In the 12 months that I had my S006 I did not have this happen to me.................If all is good I would just keep shooting and see what happens over the next couple of weeks Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliberate1 Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted September 3, 2017 In the 12 months that I had my S006 I did not have this happen to me.................If all is good I would just keep shooting and see what happens over the next couple of weeks Neil Good to know, Neil, that this has not afflicted your rig. But now that you know this can happen.... Never underestimate the power of suggestion. Or the suggestion of power, for that matter. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted September 3, 2017 Share #4 Posted September 3, 2017 i traded mine in for a S007.............love my Soo7 :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted September 3, 2017 Share #5 Posted September 3, 2017 David that's weird! Let's hope it is a never to return display glitch then. Maybe worth reporting to Wetzlar in any event? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliberate1 Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted September 4, 2017 David that's weird! Let's hope it is a never to return display glitch then. Maybe worth reporting to Wetzlar in any event? Not a bad idea, Geoff, though I will likely contact Leica Miami where I do most of by business. My M9 is currently in Germany for a sensor replacement. My 35mm accompanied it for a motor repair. Seems that my gear is doing more traveling these days than I am. If the S has to go back, I will dust off the classic IIIf bequeathed by my dear uncle, whose "eye" I inherited by osmosis. I have a high degree of confidence that I will confront no electronic or motor issues with that box. Best, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erlingmm Posted September 4, 2017 Share #7 Posted September 4, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) If it does not repeat, I would assume it was a card error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicapages Posted September 9, 2017 Share #8 Posted September 9, 2017 Yesterday, while shooting for several hours at an agricultural fair, my 006 had what I would characterize as a seizure.While checking an image, the data in the strip at the top of the screen suddenly dropped into the screen and made this bizarre vertical dance, back and forth, all the way down to the bottom of the screen. The image behind was thoroughly distorted as well. I immediately popped the battery. Once rebooted there were no repeat faults. Anyone else ever seen this? Thanks. David Did not have that with the S Typ 006 but sometimes the S Typ 007 has a seizure too. Rare, but it does happen (probably to all things that are electronic). Lately the camera showed odd signs on the LCD display in the viewfinder and then locked itself after the release button had been pushed. Only taking out the battery and switching camera off/on did resolve the issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliberate1 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted September 10, 2017 If it does not repeat, I would assume it was a card error.No more seizure activity, and I have shot appx 500 images since the event. Card error may be the best explanation. Cheers.David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliberate1 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted September 10, 2017 Did not have that with the S Typ 006 but sometimes the S Typ 007 has a seizure too. Rare, but it does happen (probably to all things that are electronic). Lately the camera showed odd signs on the LCD display in the viewfinder and then locked itself after the release button had been pushed. Only taking out the battery and switching camera off/on did resolve the issue.Sorry to hear it. Hope it resolves.At the risk of poaching my own thread, may I ask in what ways you feel the shooting experience differs between both your S iterations. My only gripe with the 006 is very limited low light capabilities. Other than that I am constantly gobsmacked by the files that the camera produces and the joy it is to use it. I am learning more about photography every time I take it out.I have never felt that way about any other box. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted September 10, 2017 Share #11 Posted September 10, 2017 David, if I could add to that as well? I have shot quite a bit with the S2 and a lot more with the Typ 007. Also a couple of thousand frames with the Typ 006.For me one noticeable benefit when shooting a rapid series is that I just don't fill the buffer and need to wait for it to clear with the current camera. I think that larger buffer is in the Typ 006 as well?The higher ISO noise performance is much improved (I seldom shoot in low light with the S though)The colour palette is a bit different however with AWB and a consistent target shot it really hasnt been an issue for me.The joystick does more than the early button of course.In my 007 the LCD preview seems closer to real than in the 006. That's not scientific, just my impression when I had the loan 006 and really had to ignore the apparent brightness, setting studio light levels strictly via the histogram.Live view adds some useful options with the level display for example and the ability to critically compare what the sensor 'sees' and writes in comparison to the OVFThe 007 just feels more responsive over all, again that's anecdotal One thing the 007 wont do is let you set the card writing sequencing as you could with the earlier cameras. That is, it insists on writing to the SDHC first.The very occasional seizure that I see is for the flashing red activity light to reamain on for an extended time (minutes and minutes before I lose patience) even though the buffer has actually been cleared. Only defeated by a power off/on cycle. That's a bit scary in case you are losing shots not yet written to the card. I haven't lost any although I really should set the camera to write DNG to both cards simultaneously Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliberate1 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted September 10, 2017 Cheers,mate. You and I have different objectives, to a certain extent. And that influences our relationship with the camera.I am all in uncontrolled environments. I get the sense you are in the studio a great deal.I never shoot rapid series. Your studio work demands that. I like the concept of live view which, of course, is unavailable on the 006. Even if it were, I can not say how functional it will be for me. For the past three days I have been shooting seascapes on an island off the coast of Maine. Hiking on trails with a backpack with the 70, and Contax 120, 210 and 35. I used them all. The box worked admirably. But screen viewing was virtually useless because the displayed image was overwhelmed by the sunlight reflecting off the glass. If the live view screen on the 007 has the same intensity, it would be of little assistance to me under these circumstances. It would be nice to be able to see in real time the DOF of an image in order to do different iterations of the same scene. But no worries, I have become well acquainted with the DOF preview button which does a remarkably good job, at least from what I could tell in the field. I will need monitor verification. Recognizing this potential issue keeps me wedded to the magnificent OVF in the S. And my beloved Rollei 6008. My fear is that Leica will eventually phase it out, much like manual transmissions in most German cars. But for the moment,I will be content to enjoy my quality time with the 006. Happy trails. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmay Posted September 10, 2017 Share #13 Posted September 10, 2017 Cheers,mate. You and I have different objectives, to a certain extent. And that influences our relationship with the camera.I am all in uncontrolled environments. I get the sense you are in the studio a great deal.I never shoot rapid series. Your studio work demands that. I like the concept of live view which, of course, is unavailable on the 006. Even if it were, I can not say how functional it will be for me. For the past three days I have been shooting seascapes on an island off the coast of Maine. Hiking on trails with a backpack with the 70, and Contax 120, 210 and 35. I used them all. The box worked admirably. But screen viewing was virtually useless because the displayed image was overwhelmed by the sunlight reflecting off the glass. If the live view screen on the 007 has the same intensity, it would be of little assistance to me under these circumstances. It would be nice to be able to see in real time the DOF of an image in order to do different iterations of the same scene. But no worries, I have become well acquainted with the DOF preview button which does a remarkably good job, at least from what I could tell in the field. I will need monitor verification. Recognizing this potential issue keeps me wedded to the magnificent OVF in the S. And my beloved Rollei 6008. My fear is that Leica will eventually phase it out, much like manual transmissions in most German cars. But for the moment,I will be content to enjoy my quality time with the 006. Happy trails. David What makes you think that Leica will phase out the OVF?Jesse Sent from my Lenovo YT3-850L using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted September 10, 2017 Share #14 Posted September 10, 2017 Cheers,mate. You and I have different objectives, to a certain extent. And that influences our relationship with the camera.I am all in uncontrolled environments. I get the sense you are in the studio a great deal.I never shoot rapid series. Your studio work demands that. ..........snip David Hi yes , we use the camera different ways in different environments I think. Our comments of course are intended for any general discussion by anyone involved. On DoF Imust confess that I have never found preview useful on any camera for the way I shoot.. I just know it's more unforgiving in this larger format for my stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliberate1 Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted September 11, 2017 What makes you think that Leica will phase out the OVF? Jesse Sent from my Lenovo YT3-850L using Tapatalk Because sometimes they just can't leave well enough alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmay Posted September 11, 2017 Share #16 Posted September 11, 2017 Because sometimes they just can't leave well enough alone. I suppose it could happen someday, but I do not expect it in the near future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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