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Subject: [Leica] Possible damage to M9 sensor from flying
From: passaro.vince at gmail.com (Vince Passaro)
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:48:59 -0500
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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.
>>
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