Leica CL EVF/LCD problem

[hunterspoint]

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I have the EVF/LCD set up for auto in the menu however only the EVF comes on when I raise it to my eyes. When I go back to the LCD the EVF stays on. I’ve taken out the battery and restarted the camera.  The only thing I have t tried is a complete camera reset 

Any ideas ?

[WeiterWinkel]

Have you tried cleaning the sensor right above the EVF? That could help.

Cheers, Thomas

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[jaapv]

A common problem.

The ocular must be cleaned, especially the small sensor window on top. Clean it right up to the edges and remove any smearing. 

I must put this one in the FAQ.

[huwm]

Just helped me

[tommonego@gmail.com]

My CL just spent a month at Leica for this, the diagnosis was faulty/dirty sensor. Tried to keep it clean but just wasn't working. I think the micro brushes help more than a Q-Tip or glasses cleaning cloth, but got them too late. Before I sent it off there was basically no switching to the LCD, had progressively gotten worse even with trying to clean the sensor area. Camera is back and behaving. 

 

[huwm]

I used an alcohol swab pushed into the corners with a cocktail stick

[jaapv]

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8 hours ago, tommonego@gmail.com said:

My CL just spent a month at Leica for this, the diagnosis was faulty/dirty sensor. Tried to keep it clean but just wasn't working. I think the micro brushes help more than a Q-Tip or glasses cleaning cloth, but got them too late. Before I sent it off there was basically no switching to the LCD, had progressively gotten worse even with trying to clean the sensor area. Camera is back and behaving. 

 

It shouldn't be cleaned too wet. Cleaning fluid penetrating the edges will make the problem worse.

[tommonego@gmail.com]

16 hours ago, jaapv said:

It shouldn't be cleaned too wet. Cleaning fluid penetrating the edges will make the problem worse.

That is probably what finally happened, but was having the problem for a while before Eclipse came pouring out while trying to get a drop.

Thanks

[Siriatma]

On 1/17/2019 at 6:13 AM, WeiterWinkel said:

Have you tried cleaning the sensor right above the EVF? That could help.

Cheers, Thomas

Yes, thanks you are a star