Aidan Posted March 28, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 28, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey folks - I just purchased a secondhand Q on eBay. It arrived today and I've been really enjoying the feel after shooting with a 240 over the last many years. But when I started seeing the images in Lightroom my heart sank. Can you take a look at this and tell me what I'm seeing here? Looks like the sensor is corrupted somehow? Thank you! 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! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/295641-q-sensor-issue/?do=findComment&comment=3710947'>More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted March 28, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 28, 2019 Some of those spots are not birds. If other shots show the same, return the camera Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted March 28, 2019 Share #3 Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, jaapv said: Some of those spots are not birds. If other shots show the same, return the camera This Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2019 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2019 my first Thought --Basejumpers or ParaTroops anyway it looks weird Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 28, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2019 Best thing to do: take some shots of an evenly lit surface at different ISO settings, different apertures, focused and defocused. What do you find then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky1981 Posted March 28, 2019 Share #6 Posted March 28, 2019 No idea what they are but return it immediately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted March 28, 2019 Share #7 Posted March 28, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Those are all very uniform in their general shape I believe they are parachutes 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted March 28, 2019 Share #8 Posted March 28, 2019 Be interesting to see the whole picture 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted March 28, 2019 Share #9 Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dave H said: Those are all very uniform in their general shape I believe they are parachutes Agreed. Expand the image and I can see some chords. It’s very easy to clarify whether there’s a fault on the sensor. Just take one more image and check for similar artefacts. however, the darker artefacts on the left may indicate a different problem. If they are still present on a new image, then yes, return the camera. i think they might be Leica parachutes being tested for remote delivery of Q2 to remote dealerships please let us know the outcome. . 😊 Edited March 28, 2019 by lucerne 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted March 28, 2019 Share #10 Posted March 28, 2019 56 minutes ago, Dave H said: Be interesting to see the whole picture Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted March 28, 2019 Share #11 Posted March 28, 2019 I would attempt to take a clear blue sky photo at f/8 then take that image and the camera and return immediately to where you purchased it. I do not ever remember seeing any artifacts like you're showing previously with a Q. Dust spots yes, but not "parachutes". The Q should not have any artifacts like you're seeing. Good luck. Please inform us on the forum of any discoveries as to what is going on if you learn anything. Otherwise, find another Q. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbn Posted March 29, 2019 Share #12 Posted March 29, 2019 To detect dust or spots on the sensor you do best to use the Leica M 240 advise. Smallest lens opening (Q2 f:16 defocus 30cm) take picture of evenly lit grey subject. Most convenient is to use an Expodisc in front of the lens. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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