Olsen Posted September 28, 2007 Share #21 Posted September 28, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dirty sensor...!? My Canon 1Ds had a dirty sensor. From the first day. And the last. - It most likely still has. My 1Ds II has a dirty sensor. Had so from the first day too. My M8 has a dirty sensor, - I feel strongly it is 'one of the few things normal about it'. But; cold sweat! - Looking through old negatives, Holy S... dust, spots scars; Help! -It was much worse in the analog time. Have we forgotten? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gverdon Posted September 28, 2007 Share #22 Posted September 28, 2007 Selling the M8. It has been to Leica twice since I purchased it in March, spending most of its time there. It just came back and it is still not right, so I have decided to let it go. You're absolutely right. But please don't be a fool: why to sell such a piece of crap? Be a gentleman and send it to me. You won't regret it. Gérald Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winks147 Posted September 28, 2007 Share #23 Posted September 28, 2007 Dry sensor??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????? I thought it was for something serious like Pluto getting demoted from planet status. ROFLMAO Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winks147 Posted September 28, 2007 Share #24 Posted September 28, 2007 Dry?? Make that DIRTY. Dang wireless keyboard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted September 28, 2007 Share #25 Posted September 28, 2007 Hi there First of all, sympathies, I'm very happy with mine (although it has been back to Solms once). However, first you say: Selling the M8. It has been to Leica twice since I purchased it in March, spending most of its time there. It just came back and it is still not right, Obviously frustrating. But then you say: The camera kept shutting down so I sent it back. Solms put in new electronics and I got it back 3 months later. The light meter was off when it returned so I sent it back. I got it Tuesday. It worked fine but the sensor was dirty. . So, it sounds like it IS right now? I don't think the two statements are compatable. As for dirty sensors - like Guy, apart from Olympus cameras, I've never bought an camera with interchangeable lenses which didn't come with a dirty sensor - and the Leica one is particularly easy to clean. Why not give it another go - may you'll find that it IS the jewel that most of us find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop van Heijgen Posted September 28, 2007 Share #26 Posted September 28, 2007 I have my M5's which are flawless. The best Leica's are still the mechanical M Leica's. For digital photograpy you can better look for a Canon or Nikon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted September 28, 2007 Share #27 Posted September 28, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I relate sensor dust to the big hole theory. Big hole anything gets in , no matter how much you try not to let it. In all seriousness if you need help cleaning it just let us know , there are a few forum members in Atlanta that have done this before that maybe willing to help. If you were here in Phoenix i would do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 28, 2007 Share #28 Posted September 28, 2007 The camera kept shutting down so I sent it back. Solms put in new electronics and I got it back 3 months later. The light meter was off when it returned so I sent it back. I got it Tuesday. It worked fine but the sensor was dirty. I cleaned the sensor, but at this point I am ready to sell it. I am not upset or angry as I have had no problems with any Leica or Leica lens since 1970 other than the first generation R4 in 1980, which I sent back and it was replaced. For a dirty sensor??? That is like trading your car in when the ashtray is full. Although in my case that would be forever, no smoking in my car Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted September 28, 2007 Share #29 Posted September 28, 2007 The best Leica's are still the mechanical M Leica's. For digital photograpy you can better look for a Canon or Nikon! Oh dear - you again:cool: Even the M7 Joop? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted September 28, 2007 Share #30 Posted September 28, 2007 Indeed. I'm considering suicide or mass murder. I'll pass on the mass suicide this time thanks... both my M8 are fine and I would hate to leave them orphaned... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 28, 2007 Share #31 Posted September 28, 2007 Oh dear - you again:cool: Even the M7 Joop? Don't feed....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Posted September 28, 2007 Share #32 Posted September 28, 2007 Hey Richard, Sorry you had such a poor experience with such an expensive purchase. Only you can make this decision my man and I wish you all the best with your future photography (with a fervent hope that you'll see the light and stay with us! - sorry, couldn't resist it!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Mondello Posted September 28, 2007 Share #33 Posted September 28, 2007 Sounds like frustration more than anything. Selling the M8 now that it is working because of a dirty sensor which is easily cleaned is what my Grandad used to call "Cutting off your nose to spite your face!" Certainly I understand the frustration, Richard, but since the camera is actually working now, clean the darn sensor, and use it for a while and see if that sense of frustration doesn't dissipate. There's really no reason to take a big financial hit on reselling the M8 if the only thing wrong with it is a dirty sensor. JMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlancasterd Posted September 28, 2007 Share #34 Posted September 28, 2007 'I'm giving up on the M8 because the sensor is dirty'...............!!!!!!!!! Sounds like the modern version of the joke about the Arab oil-Sheikh who changed his Cadillac because the ash trays were full...! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza Posted September 28, 2007 Share #35 Posted September 28, 2007 How much do you want for it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomasis7 Posted September 28, 2007 Share #36 Posted September 28, 2007 I'm not gonna marry the woman because her nose is not quite dry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted September 28, 2007 Share #37 Posted September 28, 2007 Indeed. I'm considering suicide or mass murder. I'm considering personal mass suicide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmb_ Posted September 28, 2007 Share #38 Posted September 28, 2007 I'm considering personal mass suicide. For all the M8 owners considering this course of action, please take a moment to carefully pack your M8 for shipping (preferably with a 28/2, 50/1.4, and 75/2) and PM me for a shipping address. Thanks, much appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted September 28, 2007 Share #39 Posted September 28, 2007 Sure, could you send me €5000 for insured shipping, no problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent10D Posted September 28, 2007 Share #40 Posted September 28, 2007 Looking through old negatives, Holy S... dust, spots scars; Help! -It was much worse in the analog time. Have we forgotten? Touché! How easily we forget. I've just been shooting some film myself, and there are dust spots everywhere! I think it's a good idea for digital shooters to hang onto at least one film body and shoot some of the ol' celluloid (I know, I know ...) once in a while just to sort of keep in touch with what it was like. I mean, I like film too, but it was certainly no picnic compared to digital. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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