[Leica] Possible damage to M9 sensor from flying

[zoeica at mac.com (Chris Williams)]

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


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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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