LEICA 240 LIVE VIEW SCANNING LIGHT?

[eliu37]

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Hi Just got a Leica 240, bought used. 

 

I took photos this afternoon under natural light and did not notice any issues. 

 

However, when I took indoor under fluorescent light at night, the scanning lights (I meant scanning lines?) shows up and very annoying. 

 

Does anyone know if it is normal? Or how do I fix it in the setting? If it is an issue, I should return it. 

 

Let me know thank you 

 

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Edited September 5, 2018 by eliu37

[andybarton]

Welcome to the forum!

 

This will be the frequency of the fluorescent light tubes (affected by the Hz of the electricity supply where you are - probably 50/60Hz)  interfering with the refresh frequency of the rear screen.

 

So long as the actual images recorded do not show the interference lines, then there's no problem. It might be a little annoying when using Live View, that's all.

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[250swb]

Yes, perfectly normal, fluorescent lights flicker and although it usually isn't noticed they do cause a strobe effect and that is what you are seeing on your LCD as the refresh rates are out of sync. Some people can be sensitive to the flicker. 

[eliu37]

Thank you guys, the frequency is the first thing come up to my mind. I thought will only appear in the video recording. 

 

It does not show up in my sony a7II live view at all. Is that because Leica live view works a different way?

Edited September 5, 2018 by eliu37

[Exodies]

Does it show up when you look at the screen or only when you make a movie of it?

[andybarton]

The Live View screen IS a "movie".

[jaapv]

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Thank you guys, the frequency is the first thing come up to my mind. I thought will only appear in the video recording. 

 

It does not show up in my sony a7II live view at all. Is that because Leica live view works a different way?

 

Different refresh rate, I suppose.

[Exodies]

The Live View screen IS a "movie".

Yes, designed to work with a human eye viewing it. Not designed to work with a movie camera looking at it.

[eliu37]

Thank you for your answers. I am so happy it is not a defect.