Gavbo Posted January 11, 2018 Share #1 Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone had their M8 pixel remapped? I am having stuck/ vertical lines issue? Contacted Leica and confirmed it can be fixed with a remap when I asked about the price they said "The costs are dependent on the time needed. You will get a cost estimate." I was under the impression remap was just running it on a computer?? Edited January 11, 2018 by Gavbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lm_user Posted January 11, 2018 Share #2 Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) I paid $450 at Leica NJ several years back. Mine came back with a new leatherette covering. I think ssnsor needed to be pulled from camera. Calibration issue with visoflex was corrected after sensor remap Edited January 11, 2018 by lm_user 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavbo Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted January 12, 2018 Hi Erfahrener, Thanks for the information, may I ask if you were the original owner? I paid $450 at Leica NJ several years back.Mine came back with a new leatherette covering. I think ssnsor needed to be pulled from camera. Calibration issue with visoflex was corrected after sensor remap Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lm_user Posted January 12, 2018 Share #4 Posted January 12, 2018 I was not the original owner. FYI. If the leatherette needs to be replaced you can request something other than the sharkskin. I had The faux vulcanite apllied. I found it much better to hold and more attractive. Something to consider if you have to pay for it anyway 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
codocee Posted January 13, 2018 Share #5 Posted January 13, 2018 This saves time and money. Great guy by the way! http://www.pixelfixer.org/ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjans Posted January 17, 2018 Share #6 Posted January 17, 2018 Back in 2012 my M8 went to Solms and I payed approx. 360€ VAT included for the 5- days service. The 5-days service was 110€. Best Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavbo Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted February 23, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi rjans, So they do an express service for €110?! Back in 2012 my M8 went to Solms and I payed approx. 360€ VAT included for the 5- days service. The 5-days service was 110€.Best Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavbo Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted February 23, 2018 At the holly workshop now, waiting for that all important price quote. WETZLAR, DE 21/02/2018 14:04 Delivered 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavbo Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted March 3, 2018 Got my repair quote today, the good news is that the parts including sensor is free. The bad news is that they would like 4hrs labour at 149 EUR per hour plus TAX - total bill 709.24 EUR to fix. Thank you for sending the above mentioned camera. During our test we have noticed a discoloration of the LCD screen. This can´t be repaired anymore due to missing spare parts. We also noticed that there are not only vertical lines visible, but also a dual output fault. This requires the exchange of the sensor incl. the attached printed circuit. Here we only charge the labour costs, the sensor as spare part will be free of charge. Work include Incoming inspection Correct pixel / column error image Replace sensor Adjust sensor position Perform software adjustment Adjust the E-blade Clean the E-knife total vote Final cleaning / control The structure of the new leather lining deviates slightly from the previous one, which unfortunately is no longer available. With the commissioning of the repair you also give us Your agreement to use the new version of the leather lining. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted March 3, 2018 Share #10 Posted March 3, 2018 For that price I’d go for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lm_user Posted March 3, 2018 Share #11 Posted March 3, 2018 What is a dual output fault? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted March 4, 2018 Share #12 Posted March 4, 2018 What is a dual output fault? The circuit reads the sensor output as two halves, or if you prefer the sensor is split and left and right read out simultaneously but separately. This increases the rate at which the data can be read and makes fabrication easier. If the calibration between the two halves is wrong you can see the line down the middle if it is not correctable, as here, then it is outside the calibration limits it will need to be a swop out. You will get an equivalent "new" camera back with a repair warranty, your alternative to spending is to recycle, to me that is a clear choice and I would accept. My M8 is in for several faults and my estimate is £1,266.38 needing two boards replacing and sundry alignements, I expect another 10 years of service having already had 10 years out of the camera. I consider a digital repair at this age to be exceptional service, Nikon would not touch my D2H which is a very heavy paperweight now and that was 4/5 years ago. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavbo Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted March 5, 2018 Great insight thanks Chris, I never noticed anything different in my images before other than the pixel problem, however I had a m9p with that very same problem that was fixed when it had the corroded CCD replaced. Good call getting yours fixed despite the steep price, the m8 is 10 years old and bound to have issues, out of tune etc ... is a great feeling knowing the one you have is as good as new functionally with warranty. I do wonder at which point would Leica turn around and said is beyond economical repair, fantastic Leica is still supporting the m8 with only the screen remains unrepairable and giving spare parts for free. PS. what's a sundry alignements? The circuit reads the sensor output as two halves, or if you prefer the sensor is split and left and right read out simultaneously but separately. This increases the rate at which the data can be read and makes fabrication easier. If the calibration between the two halves is wrong you can see the line down the middle if it is not correctable, as here, then it is outside the calibration limits it will need to be a swop out. You will get an equivalent "new" camera back with a repair warranty, your alternative to spending is to recycle, to me that is a clear choice and I would accept. My M8 is in for several faults and my estimate is £1,266.38 needing two boards replacing and sundry alignements, I expect another 10 years of service having already had 10 years out of the camera. I consider a digital repair at this age to be exceptional service, Nikon would not touch my D2H which is a very heavy paperweight now and that was 4/5 years ago. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 5, 2018 Share #14 Posted March 5, 2018 Alignment of the rangefinder and other mechanical parts. Leica does that as a matter of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonearabiapix Posted March 5, 2018 Share #15 Posted March 5, 2018 Has anyone had any experience in using the above mentioned pilexfixer on a mac? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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