Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a way some of think every camera IS venerable. Except those disposable ones. Meanwhile I know I'll be careful of venereal diseases on my next long flight.... although if the flight is really long I might be tempted to take the risk. On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Chris Williams <zoeica at mac.com> wrote: > Bruce, > > That would mean almost every digital camera would be venerable when shipped > to and from? > > I think you'll be fine. Worry more about airborne diseases on long flights > :) > > Chris > NOLA > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: <bruceslomovitz at comcast.net> > To: <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:27 PM > Subject: [Leica] Possible damage to M9 sensor from flying > > > > >> >> 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. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >