Kathrin Posted July 17, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 17, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have previously owned a M9 for about 10 years and the second time the sensor corroded, I was offered to upgrade and I picked the M10. I have been using only very little my M10 for the year and a half that I bought it and I am starting to see again blurred dot on portion of pictures taken. I am traveling and have no idea how to tell if it is just dirt or it's corrosion again... I also scared to try to clean the sensor by myself... I appreciate any information about this. 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/322774-m10-sensor-corrosion-or-just-dust-help-please/?do=findComment&comment=4239791'>More sharing options...
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robsonj Posted July 17, 2021 Share #2 Posted July 17, 2021 Looks like dust, take the lens off and give the sensor a blow with a rocket blower Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsonj Posted July 17, 2021 Share #3 Posted July 17, 2021 Giottos AA1910 Medium Rocket Air Blaster (6.6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000L9OIQC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_M4PWYQYW40MV3RB8XV5K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 17, 2021 Share #4 Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) Possibly dust or oily residue. You might try a proper bulb blower first. Cleaning is easy (many discussions here), but if you’re timid, then a trustworthy dealer (doesn’t have to be Leica) can do it for you. It’s the cover glass that gets cleaned, not the sensor itself. I haven’t seen any reports of M10 sensor corrosion. Jeff Edited July 17, 2021 by Jeff S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 17, 2021 Share #5 Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) dust, my M10 rarely needs cleaning sensor blowing with the opening M10 downward, set to B (limited time !) or better use cleaning process in menu... Edited July 17, 2021 by a.noctilux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted July 17, 2021 Share #6 Posted July 17, 2021 DUST! sometime it is not on the sensor, when I have dust on the 21mm lens sometime the dust shows up like that even if the lens is on the lens. but there are times that the M10 needs a sensor cleaning, just open the shutter and look with a flash light if you see something on it. there is a sensor cleaning in the menu to open the shutter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted July 17, 2021 Share #7 Posted July 17, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted July 17, 2021 Share #8 Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Kathrin said: or it's corrosion again. Have you had 'corrosion ' before! It's dust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted July 17, 2021 Share #9 Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Kathrin said: I also scared to try to clean the sensor by myself.. Very easy to remove in post processing if you don't want to clean sensor yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathrin Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted July 17, 2021 Thank you all for the input.. really appreciated. Phew! Sort of feeling better! Will def try again with my Giotto Blower on B and using the sensor cleaning menu. Have also removed in post processing, that's easy peasy but I was wondering wether I had the "corrosion" issue again... Twice with my M9 was really enough!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted July 17, 2021 Share #11 Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Kathrin said: the "corrosion" issue again. There are zero reports of this problem with m10 AFAIK. Relax and enjoy! PS - the manual will tell you how to inspect sensor. It is either B or Menu option - not both. I have found the "Dust Detection'' works quite well. Good luck! Edited July 17, 2021 by pedaes 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skueh Posted July 17, 2021 Share #12 Posted July 17, 2021 Go to Manual, then Main Manual, there is a Sensor Cleaning. Try it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted July 17, 2021 Share #13 Posted July 17, 2021 18 minutes ago, skueh said: Go to Manual, then Main Manual, there is a Sensor Cleaning. Try it. That's 'Main Menu' for clarity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvard Kiwi Posted August 19, 2021 Share #14 Posted August 19, 2021 Like everyone else, I don't think it's sensor corrosion. Could be dust on the sensor, or even a spot on your lens. Have you tried using other lenses to see whether the spot remains? It can be easily fixed in post but if there is dust on your sensor, you'll probably want to get that sorted. I'd recommend you get a reputable professional to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted August 19, 2021 Share #15 Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) Sensor dust removal is one of those routine maintenance tasks that is easy to learn and do yourself. In order of increasing care: Blower. Gets rid of most dust. Brush (I use the Arctic Butterfly static brush). Light stroke only. Deals with most/all dust. Swab + alcohol for grease/oil marks. Use 1-2 drops. I use Eclipse fluid and a light touch. (NB Water-based fluids just leave streaks behind in my experience). Others use the Eyelead sticky pad with success. I used one a bit carelessly once and it left sticky marks that needed a wet clean to remove, so I don't use them any more. Edited August 19, 2021 by LocalHero1953 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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