MPerson Posted April 19, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 19, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have just acquired another Digilux 2 from PopFlash. It has a new sensor and in the camera was an SD card that was obviously from the previous owner. PopFlash had described the camera as 'mint' and I don't think it was ever used seriously. The images on the card are obviously the last before the sensor failed and with a fairly low sequence number. If they should be a forum members images and you want them then PM me. Images L1000377 to L1000379 taken on the evening 0f 31 July 2005 [ATTACH]136973[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]136974[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]136975[/ATTACH] Sensor starting to fail L1000380 03 October 2007 [ATTACH]136976[/ATTACH] L1000385 the dreaded purple screen of death 07 October 2007 [ATTACH]136977[/ATTACH] Not as exciting as finding a film in an old camera though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 Hi MPerson, Take a look here Digilux 2 - Are These Yours?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
NZDavid Posted April 19, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 19, 2009 Here is a graphic example of the longevity and reliability of digital products. The camera is how old? It cost how much? It lasted how long? Film Leicas 50 years old and older are still going strong. A replaceable sensor? Actually fix it? That's a good idea. Otherwise, like so much other modern technology, the product gets tossed on the scrapheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
audidudi Posted April 19, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 19, 2009 Wow ... sounds like it's done only 380 captures total since new. I've already racked up 78XX since I bought mine last July and rare is the day that I don't add to the total. Nice score! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted April 19, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 19, 2009 Failed purpose My main D2 has hit file no 1460490, the other D2 is at file no 1350670. Did they really start at 1000001..? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted April 19, 2009 I am not sure Thorsten but my other two D2 's are showing 1387455 & 1060257. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thawley Posted April 19, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 19, 2009 FYI: I don't think the file number is relative. Typically, it is predicated by the number(s) embedded on the last card inserted into the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveleo Posted April 20, 2009 Share #7 Posted April 20, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) i belive that John T is correct. my last image is #L1000669, whereas i have taken *many* more shots than 669 since the sensor was replaced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
audidudi Posted April 20, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 20, 2009 FYI: I don't think the file number is relative. Typically, it is predicated by the number(s) embedded on the last card inserted into the camera. I just confirmed the file number is determined by the camera, not the last file number embedded on the card, and it will continue to increase until it has been reset in the camera's setup menu. When Leica (or Panasonic) replaces the sensor, they usually reset the camera to start counting again at zero, so unless you know the camera's service history, the file number may or may not be an accurate indicator of the total number of exposures that have been made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thawley Posted April 21, 2009 Share #9 Posted April 21, 2009 I just confirmed the file number is determined by the camera, not the last file number embedded on the card, and it will continue to increase until it has been reset in the camera's setup menu. When Leica (or Panasonic) replaces the sensor, they usually reset the camera to start counting again at zero, so unless you know the camera's service history, the file number may or may not be an accurate indicator of the total number of exposures that have been made. You are correct. I just swapped out three cards and the numbers continued happily on their consecutive way. However, they were 077, 078, 079 etc. Rather low for a 5 year-old camera. LOL Obviously, I've reset it somewhere along the way.... but I think that makes the point that this a not a reliable way to assess the "mileage" of the camera. Then again, given the silence and obvious lack of friction on the Digilux 2's shutter, does it really matter? I've always been kind of curious whether actuations impact this cameras "life" unlike my Canons. I'm mean the thing is ridiculously quiet. Any thoughts? JT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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