Why are there green dots in my EVF-2?

[Per P.]

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I obtained a second hand EVF-2 (the Leica version) in mint condition but without user manual. When switched on there are two little green dots in the viewfinder: One to the right of the aperture indication and the other higher up, about halfway between the bottom and the central focus point.

 

Does anyone know why that is and if I can do something about it? 

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[Per P.]

Anyone?

[jip]

would you say these green dots are a number of pixels making a round dot, or do they look very tiny and more like the size of a pixel? 

[gbealnz]

Perhaps post a picture, showing what you mean?

Gary

[wda]

Have you cleaned the contacts?

[allans1976]

I think, it’s a typical issue of older EVF’s. After returning my 2nd hand EVF with the same issue, i ordered a new one.

 

 

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[Photomic38]

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Hi Per P , I found that my EVF-2 on my X-Vario did not overpower the heat. Sometimes the screen becomes half green or even the entire screen by high heat . Solution, shutdown and restart the camera . The malfunction is normal I think, they are manufactured by Olympus   ....This material is not very reactive in case of change of parameters . So, green dots on yours, can be genetic ?

Edited February 3, 2018 by Photomic38

[Per P.]

Thanks to those who chimed in. In response to earlier questions, the dots are quite a bit larger than a pixel and perfectly round. The largest is maybe 3mm. I have cleaned the contacts as best I can but the main contact point for the EVF is a mini USB so it is not really feasible. I guess I'll learn to live with it.