DavidE Posted July 19, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 19, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Owned a D-Lux 109 for 3 years - the best camera I have ever had. Recently on holiday in Swiss Alps took camera out of Manfrotto soft camera belt pouch to find camera dead. Noticed that the on/off switch was in the 'on' position. Camera tried to work but then gave up. Assumed camera had inadvertently been caught and switched on in the case, with the lens trying to open but failing. Had visions of no camera for the holiday, and a costly repair. Took out battery and after 5 minutes replaced with fully charged backup battery. Camera eventually operated the lense, and functioned normally. This happened twice and I decided to find a solution, realising I had inadvertently caught the on/off switch when changing trains, chair lifts and cable cars etc. Solution 1 On returning home, using a 22mm cap from a Boot's Travel screw Bottle 60ml I 'carved' a cap to press on the top of shutter speed dial and retard the on/off switch. 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! Cost £1.20 ! Concerned that the tight fit of the 'cap' might damage the shutter speed dial I found an alternative:- Solution 2 Using a plastic covered paper clip ( no expense spared !) I fashioned this clip to fit :- Simple to fashion with little or no stress on any dials - and easily replaced ! Cost zilch, with plenty of spares ! I have tried both solutions in the Manfrotto case and so far each solution has, to date, worked and kept the camera in the 'Off" position. Hope this is of some use to fellow owners. Thanks to everyone on the forum for advice and help in the past. All the very best, David 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Cost £1.20 ! Concerned that the tight fit of the 'cap' might damage the shutter speed dial I found an alternative:- Solution 2 Using a plastic covered paper clip ( no expense spared !) I fashioned this clip to fit :- Simple to fashion with little or no stress on any dials - and easily replaced ! Cost zilch, with plenty of spares ! I have tried both solutions in the Manfrotto case and so far each solution has, to date, worked and kept the camera in the 'Off" position. Hope this is of some use to fellow owners. Thanks to everyone on the forum for advice and help in the past. All the very best, David ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286750-d-lux-109-dead-camera/?do=findComment&comment=3558521'>More sharing options...
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Astropap Posted July 20, 2018 Share #2 Posted July 20, 2018 Well done! I take my 109 when skiing and fortunately have not had this problem. But I’ll remember this solution if I do. Thanks for posting. Amy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshack10 Posted July 26, 2018 Share #3 Posted July 26, 2018 Good solution! Mine dies, but a different death If I shoot, then try to review the picture, I see what I have just taken and the whole unit freezes. I can do absolutely nothing with it - no buttons work - unless I drop the battery out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidE Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted July 26, 2018 Good solution! Mine dies, but a different death If I shoot, then try to review the picture, I see what I have just taken and the whole unit freezes. I can do absolutely nothing with it - no buttons work - unless I drop the battery out. Hi, Sorry to hear you are having problems. Could it be a faulty battery and/or dirty contacts ? Good luck with the camera. Regards, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidE Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted July 26, 2018 Well done! I take my 109 when skiing and fortunately have not had this problem. But I’ll remember this solution if I do. Thanks for posting. Amy Hi Amy, Regards for once from a hot and sunny England ! On a long weekend in London I used the paper clip safety . Worked a treat. When I visited the snow slopes on Mittallalin near Saas Fee, earlier in July I would have loved to ski or even walk across the lovely snow on crampons Seeing the snow on the slopes was the only time I felt I would rather be 27 than my 72 years - Happy memories and happy days. Have fun and good luck with the camera and skiing, Regards, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopaco Posted July 26, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 26, 2018 A very ingenious and economic idea (I take note). Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshack10 Posted August 12, 2018 Share #7 Posted August 12, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good solution! Mine dies, but a different death If I shoot, then try to review the picture, I see what I have just taken and the whole unit freezes. I can do absolutely nothing with it - no buttons work - unless I drop the battery out. Leica Mayfair have changed my pcb. Camera fixed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidE Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted August 13, 2018 Hi James, Great news ! All is well.. All the best, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krusty Posted April 1, 2024 Share #9 Posted April 1, 2024 (edited) Am 26.7.2018 um 19:19 schrieb Toshack10: Good solution! Mine dies, but a different death If I shoot, then try to review the picture, I see what I have just taken and the whole unit freezes. I can do absolutely nothing with it - no buttons work - unless I drop the battery out. I have the same problem. Did you have any chance to fix it? please also see: Edited April 1, 2024 by Krusty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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