Guest rontr6 Posted December 11, 2008 Share #1 Posted December 11, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anyone know if it's possible to buy new sensors for the D2/DMC-LC1? it doesn't look like rocket science to DIY. Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ajthornbury Posted December 11, 2008 Share #2 Posted December 11, 2008 Ron, why bother as Leica / Panasonic will do it for free? Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted December 11, 2008 Share #3 Posted December 11, 2008 Ron, the alignment might need close to rocket science unless the equipment in your basement is high-order. Also, you get a CLA and a 1-yr warranty when Leica fixes it. I understand that Pana is also replacing free of charge, but dunno if they CLA the camera at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
audidudi Posted December 11, 2008 Share #4 Posted December 11, 2008 Does anyone know if it's possible to buy new sensors for the D2/DMC-LC1? it doesn't look like rocket science to DIY. Absolutely! The camera comes apart quite easily and Panasonic sells them through their online parts site: VEK0F72 / CCD PC BOARD / $414.29 but as you can see, it comes complete with and mounted to the circuit board and isn't inexpensive. I am not aware of any place that will supply you with just the sensor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted December 12, 2008 Share #5 Posted December 12, 2008 you might like to look at these.... LC1 sensor replacement - a set on Flickr is Mark's teardown of D2 in the archive ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rontr6 Posted December 12, 2008 Share #6 Posted December 12, 2008 Hi Riley That's what prompted my inquiry but it obviously it isn't financially viable as long as the makers replace it for free. Can't be much to CLA in a box of electronics, especially the L bit:rolleyes: unless they take the lens to bits which seems a bit unneccessary if it's 4 years old or less. Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted December 12, 2008 Share #7 Posted December 12, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi RileyThat's what prompted my inquiry but it obviously it isn't financially viable as long as the makers replace it for free. Can't be much to CLA in a box of electronics, especially the L bit:rolleyes: unless they take the lens to bits which seems a bit unneccessary if it's 4 years old or less. Ron Panasonic's support has been somewhat uneven, and there are reports of them charging in whole or in part for sensor failures. Leica,....different story. Disassembling the lens apart from removing the sensor and stack is unnecessary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted December 12, 2008 Share #8 Posted December 12, 2008 When I sent my D2 to Leica for a sensor replacement, Leica fixed something they didn't like about the focus. Dunno what it was, but the camera works fine. Why argue with the gnomes. The CLA and the warranty come with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted December 12, 2008 Share #9 Posted December 12, 2008 Ron-- The reason for the free replacement, as I understand, is that Sony shipped some bad sensors and is replacing them at no charge when they fail. Maybe some types of failure aren't covered, though I don't know for sure. Send the camera in for n/c repair and see what response you get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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