Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/12

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Subject: [Leica] Possible damage to M9 sensor from flying
From: bruceslomovitz at comcast.net (bruceslomovitz at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:27:17 +0000 (UTC)
 

All, 



Recently acquired M9 and planning photography trip to Philippines.? The 
purchase of this camera was a big outlay for me as I am sure it would be for 
many of you.? I've been seeing information on the web that the CCD in a 
digital camera can develop "hot pixels" from solar radiation when carried in 
an aircraft.? I thought of carrying it in a lead-lined film bag until I 
found a scholarly article stating that even 3mm of lead will not protect 
against this damage.? 



I'm wondering if any of you have good infor concerning this danger or if 
anyone has noticed any problems with the CCD after flying. 



Thanks in advance. 



Bruce S.
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