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Subject: [Leica] Possible damage to M9 sensor from flying
From: steve.barbour at gmail.com (Steve Barbour)
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:35:43 -0800
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On Mar 12, 2010, at 11:29 AM, Sonny Carter wrote:

> When I know that I'm going to be flying at altitudes that might cause
> radiation damage to my cameras, I realize that the same might occur to my
> brain.
> 
> Therefore, I wrap all my sensors, (camera and human)   in extra heavy
> aluminum foil.


that's one huge advantage to aluminm foil over saran wrap....


Steve


> People really look at you funny, but hey!
> 
> The last time I did that, it took me three hours to get through airport
> security.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Regards,
> 
> Sonny
> http://www.sonc.com
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> (+31.754164,-093.099080)
> 
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