Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/03/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi All- I use panasonic p/s cameras on vacations. On the last trip I took about 1800 happy snaps. I have discovered that there is a smudge in the frame (depending on the light and composition). This is a $250 camera, and sending it in for cleaning is not economical. I've done it before under warranty- and it comes back if you shoot enough. Back on topic with Leica- I just had my R9 serviced at the factory in Germany and guess what? The spots are back in the images. I've had it back about 2 months. I can take the DMR back off and clean? the sensor- but interchanging lenses - the spots come back. I think the only solution is as suggested- a cleaning system incorporated in the camera design - or a fixed zoom lens of say 28- 200 mm range which you do not take off the camera body. Maybe I'll just buy another panasonic $250 camera and use it for another 1800 or 2500 frames. Best, Stasys