[Leica] Possible damage to M9 sensor from flying

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Mine have flown many times with no damage at all.  I think if this were
true, there would be a hue and outcry.  I've been carrying digital cameras
on planes for too many years with no problems.  There was also a rumor many
years ago that film would be adversely affected by solar radiation, too.  I
never saw it.

Tina

On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 1:27 PM, <bruceslomovitz at comcast.net> wrote:

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> All,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Thanks in advance.
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> Bruce S.
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