[Leica] Possible damage to M9 sensor from flying

[passaro.vince at gmail.com (Vince Passaro)]

<<In fact the human body is also subject to these same cosmic rays, and how
many cases of human damage have you heard of?>>L

Um, Gene, on the LUG this question leaves an opening about as wide an
airline hangar's. Indeed, we might collectively play the dual roles of
answering the question and BEING its answer. I'd advise withdrawing it but
likely it's too late.

Vince

On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 8:47 PM, <grduprey at mchsi.com> wrote:

> This is a late reply on this due to my limited internet access right now.
>  This has come up many times in the past.   All electronics are subject to
> high altitude cosmic ray damage, however, most devices are protected these
> days and the chances of damage is extreemly low.  I would not even think
> about this as a possible reason to expect a failure, the chances are so 
> low.
>  In fact the human body is also subject to these same cosmic rays, and how
> many cases of human damage have you heard of?
>
> Gene
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tina Manley" <images at comporium.net>
> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:42:06 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Possible damage to M9 sensor from flying
>
> 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:
>
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
>
> --
> Tina Manley, ASMP
> www.tinamanley.com
>
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