Alberti Posted October 3, 2009 Share #21 Posted October 3, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am absolutely sure that - a considerable number - of M8s have had this 'Red Line Problem'. Absolutely 'all' M8s of the Leica community here in Norway, - that I know of, have been to Solms for the Red Line Problem. Something wrong with one shipment? No. These M8s owned by Norwegians were bought from different sources ranging from B & H, New York, Cathay Photo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Farnes Norway etc. - Also: The Red Line Problem has been reported from - a large number - of participants here at L-Camera Forum. You will find a several discussions on this issue here. I had a 'red line' problem that was sticky after I used 30 sec shots, with a Visoflex and closed down aperture, and high ISO. It scared me, it appeared after a few shots. Also when I janked the ISO down. Then later luckily it disappeared after a short time again. So now I never go above 1250 asa and never do long exposures. It appears in ALL DIGITAL CAMERAs (search for 'hot pixels'). If I understand, it has something to do with the power supply of a row. alberti Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Hi Alberti, Take a look here What to test on a used M8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
photoshutter Posted October 3, 2009 Share #22 Posted October 3, 2009 What is 'red line fixing' ? Can anyone kindly explain and illustrate? Yes, check it left side of image: Picasa Web Albums - R - samples Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 3, 2009 Share #23 Posted October 3, 2009 Thanks, everyone. I'll be sure to check all these points. John John (Wolf) , Agree with John and Vira.. Very nice pictures specially asian photos in b&w ! For the question of "what to test..." take a blue sky and look at the spots on the picture by enlarging it ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhulsenbeek Posted October 3, 2009 Share #24 Posted October 3, 2009 For the question of "what to test..." take a blue sky and look at the spots on the picture by enlarging it ! Mm.. what you may see is dust on the sensor, and its presence there has nothing to do with the quality of the camera. Only a sensor-cleaning is required here, and there is no reason to refuse the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaMSeattle Posted October 5, 2009 Share #25 Posted October 5, 2009 You could download a program like Photo ME at PhotoME - Exif, IPTC & ICC Metadata Editor to verify the number of shutter actuations through the EXIF information embedded in the picture files. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted October 5, 2009 Share #26 Posted October 5, 2009 Make sure that the sensor has not been scratched (or its overlying cover I should say) as a result of someone trying to remove dust too hard as this might be expensive to rectify. Fortunately its fairly unlikely but would be a problem as would the sign of any marks on the shutter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olsen Posted October 5, 2009 Share #27 Posted October 5, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I had a 'red line' problem that was sticky after I used 30 sec shots, with a Visoflex and closed down aperture, and high ISO. It scared me, it appeared after a few shots. Also when I janked the ISO down. Then later luckily it disappeared after a short time again. So now I never go above 1250 asa and never do long exposures. It appears in ALL DIGITAL CAMERAs (search for 'hot pixels'). If I understand, it has something to do with the power supply of a row. alberti Alberti, If you still have warranty left on the camera, have it sent to Solms for fixing! I would never buy a M8 'that has not been to Solms for the Red-Line-Fixing'. when fixed, the red Line does not return, experience show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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