Leica S Typ 006 Questions

[compman10]

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Hi,

I just purchased a used Leica S Typ 006 from a Leica dealer and they sent it in to Leica for a sensor replacement.  I just was wondering if anyone knew the answers to the following questions:

1. Did Leica change the coverglass used in the replacement sensors?  I'm wondering if I need to be conscientious about the amount of humidity I expose the replaced sensor to.
    
2. Is there a way to access the Service Menu like on an M9?  I would like to see the shutter count and CCD ID if possible.

[helged]

6 hours ago, compman10 said:

Hi,

I just purchased a used Leica S Typ 006 from a Leica dealer and they sent it in to Leica for a sensor replacement.  I just was wondering if anyone knew the answers to the following questions:

1. Did Leica change the coverglass used in the replacement sensors?  I'm wondering if I need to be conscientious about the amount of humidity I expose the replaced sensor to.
    
2. Is there a way to access the Service Menu like on an M9?  I would like to see the shutter count and CCD ID if possible.

Regarding #1: The entire sensor is replaced, including top glass. The renewed sensor should be as humidity-resistant as other sensors.

#2:

 

[compman10]

On 7/5/2021 at 4:56 AM, helged said:

Regarding #1: The entire sensor is replaced, including top glass. The renewed sensor should be as humidity-resistant as other sensors.

#2:

 

Hi Helge,

Thanks for the reply! 

My concern with the sensor coverglass isn't with sealing, but whether or not the same corrosion-prone glass is used.  What Leica calls corrosion is actually crystal formation when the glass is exposed to humidity.  If the camera is left in a humid environment, crystals will form over time.  I'm wondering if they used a more corrosion-resistant coverglass in the replacement sensors.

Nick

[helged]

1 hour ago, compman10 said:

Hi Helge,

Thanks for the reply! 

My concern with the sensor coverglass isn't with sealing, but whether or not the same corrosion-prone glass is used.  What Leica calls corrosion is actually crystal formation when the glass is exposed to humidity.  If the camera is left in a humid environment, crystals will form over time.  I'm wondering if they used a more corrosion-resistant coverglass in the replacement sensors.

Nick

New glass/covering is used. It is, to the best of my knowledge, safe from corrosion. 

Edited July 7, 2021 by helged

[HuntingSand]

vor 13 Stunden schrieb compman10:

Hi Helge,

Thanks for the reply! 

My concern with the sensor coverglass isn't with sealing, but whether or not the same corrosion-prone glass is used.  What Leica calls corrosion is actually crystal formation when the glass is exposed to humidity.  If the camera is left in a humid environment, crystals will form over time.  I'm wondering if they used a more corrosion-resistant coverglass in the replacement sensors.

Nick

I have the 006 with the replaced sensor assembly. No issues at all since it was done about two years ago.  The color signature of the 6 IMHO is so special I want to hold on to it as long as possible.

[davidmknoble]

Leica seemed to figure this whole issue out with the M9 corrosion.  I would suggest that no sensor is completely sealed from too much humidity and I use a humidity cabinet and bring along reusable dry canisters when in the field.  I have used my S007 at the coast on the beach for about 5 years with no problems, but I always make sure things are clean and dry completely (I know it is a CMOS and not a CCD).  I would expect a long life from your S006 replacement and expect the sensor cover is doing its job.